We swear allegiance to the Queen of England and the British influence on our Canadian culture remains strong. But, how much do you actually know about the United Kingdom? Score one point for every correct answer.

1. Edinburgh, Scotland evolved around what?
A. A lake
B. A castle
C. A pub.
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2. Who built the first London Bridge?
A. The English
B. The Romans
C. The French
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3. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
A. Dublin
B. Belfast
C. Cork
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4. What Celtic phrase is Glasgow, Scotland's name derived from?
A. "Green Hollow"
B. "Soft Glow"
C. "Flourishing"
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5. What is Northern Ireland often referred to as?
A. Down
B. Cavan
C. Ulster
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6. The Tower of London has seen much of England's dark past. What was the first of the 21 towers built?
A. Barracks Tower
B. White Tower
C. Royal Armories
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7. What is nicknamed 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'?
A. Big Ben
B. Bank of England
C. Picadilly Circus tube station
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8. Who is the patron saint of Wales - and is commemorated annually on March 1?
A. David
B. Llywelyn
C. Francis
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9. Which of Queen Elizabeth II's homes is haunted?
A. Buckingham Palace
B. Chillingham Castle
C. Glamis Castle
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10. Which former fishing settlement along the Thames River is now a chic shopping district?
A. Chelsea
B. Charing Cross Road
C. Soho
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How did you do?
1-4 correct: Don't make any trips to the Tower of London or it'll be off with your head!
5-7 correct: Not bad, but you ain't no Queen of England either. Visit Canoe Travel's U.K. section to learn more on the United Kingdom!
8-10 correct: Your highness! Great work!