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Turn your notes into a UK general knowledge pub quiz

Printable quiz sheets are easy to find, but a round built from the facts you care about is more fun to run. Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get questions with explanations in minutes.

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Why a custom round beats a generic list

Running a good pub quiz on UK general knowledge means picking facts your teams can reasonably know, and checking that each answer is correct. Generic lists often mix in trivia from the wrong region or era, which leads to arguments at the bar.

Covers the regions, rounds and dates you choose, not generic trivia
Mixes multiple choice with true/false for quick-fire rounds
Explanations ready for when a team challenges an answer
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and Moodle XML or QTI 2.1 on Pro

Example UK general knowledge quiz questions

Which river flows through central London, past Westminster and Tower Bridge?The Thames. It is the river that runs through the heart of London, past both landmarks.

Which city became the capital of Wales in 1955?Cardiff. Its status as capital was formally confirmed in 1955.

Which British monarch reigned for the longest period, from 1952 to 2022?Queen Elizabeth II, for about 70 years, the longest reign in British history.

How many countries make up the United Kingdom?Four: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, each with its own national identity.

What is the name of the Great Bell that gives Big Ben its nickname?The Great Bell. Big Ben is the nickname for the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions drawn from them.

An explanation for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so the quizmaster can settle a disputed answer without digging through books.

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How it works

Upload your source

Add your fact sheet, round notes or a PDF of trivia you have already collected.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.

Review and run the round

Edit anything that needs fixing, then export as PDF or DOCX on a paid plan.

Starting from your own notes lets you control the topics, difficulty and wording. You can build a round on UK history, geography or science, then add explanations so the quizmaster has a ready reason for every answer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many quizmasters run rounds of around ten questions. Generate a larger set from your notes and keep the number that suits your night.

What general knowledge topics work well for a UK quiz?

Good rounds mix UK history, geography, British culture, science and current affairs. Choose answers that can be checked in a reliable source so disputes are easy to resolve.

Can I get ready-made UK pub quiz questions instead?

DeckOwl builds quizzes from your own material rather than a library of ready-made questions. Start with notes, slides or a PDF you have already collected.

Do I need to pay to export my quiz?

Yes. PDF and DOCX export are on Plus, and Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 are on Pro. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study.

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