Which city is the capital of England and home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey?

Which city is the capital of England and home to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey?

• A. London, England
• B. Istanbul, Turkey
• C. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• D. Quebec City, Canada

Answer: (A)

Capital cities are the political centers where a country’s government sits, and they’re often home to famous landmarks. London is the capital of England and hosts Big Ben—the bell inside the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster—and Westminster Abbey, two iconic symbols of the city. The other places listed aren’t in England or aren’t the country’s capital: Istanbul is in Turkey (whose capital is Ankara), Mecca is in Saudi Arabia, and Quebec City is in Canada. So London is the correct city for this clue.

Capital cities are the political centers where a country’s government sits, and they’re often home to famous landmarks. London is the capital of England and hosts Big Ben—the bell inside the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster—and Westminster Abbey, two iconic symbols of the city. The other places listed aren’t in England or aren’t the country’s capital: Istanbul is in Turkey (whose capital is Ankara), Mecca is in Saudi Arabia, and Quebec City is in Canada. So London is the correct city for this clue.