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Quiz
“Britain and the British”.
ROUND ONE
Who is the quickest?
What is the full official name of Britain?
a/ Great Britain.
b/ the United Kingdom
c/ the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What is the full official name of Britain?
a/ Great Britain.
b/ the United Kingdom
c/ the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What does the state flag of Great Britain (the Union Jack or the Union flag) look like?
A) B)
C)
What does the state flag of Great Britain (the Union Jack or the Union flag) look like?
A) B)
C)
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
a) Edinburgh
b) London
c) Cardiff
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
a) Edinburgh
b) London
c) Cardiff
Who is the head of the United Kingdom?
a) a queen
b) a prince
c) a prime minister
Who is the head of the United Kingdom?
a) a queen
b) a prince
c) a prime minister
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of … countries.
a) 4 b) 3 c) over 90
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of … countries.
a) 4 b) 3 c) over 90
What does the United Kingdom look like? Choose the correct map.
What does the United Kingdom look like? Choose the correct map.
correct
What is the floral symbol of Wales?
a) a shamrock
b) a red rose
c) a daffodil
d) a thistle
What is the floral symbol of Wales?
a) a shamrock
b) a red rose
c) a daffodil
d) a thistle
What country is associated with…
a bagpipe
The Loch-Ness monster
a kilt
Edinburgh
a thistle
What country is associated with…
a bagpipe
The Loch-Ness monster
a kilt
Edinburgh
a thistle
Scotland
What is celebrated on the 25th of December?
a) St. Valentine’s Day
b) Easter
c) Christmas
What is celebrated on the 25th of December?
a) St. Valentine’s Day
b) Easter
c) Christmas
What is Ben Nevis?
c) a mountain
a) a famous person
b) a clock tower
What is Ben Nevis?
c) a mountain
a) a famous person
b) a clock tower
What is the official royal residence in London?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) Windsor Castle
c) The Tower of London
What is the official royal residence in London?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) Windsor Castle
c) The Tower of London
This game comes from England. The modern laws of the game were created in 1863. All English-speaking countries except the UK use also the another name of this game – “soccer”.
a) golf
b) croquet
c) football
This game comes from England. The modern laws of the game were created in 1863. All English-speaking countries except the UK use also the another name of this game – “soccer”.
a) golf
b) croquet
c) football
There are many tourist sights in Great Britain. What of them is not in London?
a) Tower Bridge
b) Hampton Court
Garden
c) St.Paul's
Cathedral
There are many tourist sights in Great Britain. What of them is not in London?
a) Tower Bridge
b) Hampton Court
Garden
c) St.Paul's
Cathedral
ROUND TWO
Who is the best?
CATEGORIES
HISTORY
FAMOUS PEOPLE
GEOGRAPHY
SIGHTS
FAMOUS FACTS
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A PIG IN A POKE
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the Europe’s biggest stone buildings. The Druids priests in Britain used Stonehenge for a calendar. There are Druids in Britain today. The most important moment of the year for the druids is a day when the sun shines on the famous stone – The Heel Stone.
What date is it?
What is the name of this day?
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SOLSTICE, THE 21ST OF JUNE
An Airport.
This is the largest airport in Britain and the busiest one in the world. It is situated about 20 miles east of London. This airport has 28 million passengers per year.
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HEATHROW
A Young Capital.
This city is the youngest capital of the UK countries. It was made a city in 1905 and proclaimed a capital of Wales in 1955. This city is said to be modern and historical at the same time.
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CARDIFF
The Greatest Writer.
This English poet and playwright is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote poems, sonnets and plays, that remain extremely popular today.
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
The Union Jack.
The Union Jack (or the Union Flag) is an official state flag of the UK. The current design of the Union Flag dates from 1801. As known it consists of red cross of St. George, the cross of St. Patrick and the Cross of St. Andrew.
National symbol of what
British country is not placed
on the Union Jack?
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WALES
A Palace.
It is a royal palace. It has not been lived in by the British royal family since the 18th century. Today, the palace is open to the public, and is a major tourist attraction. It is
cared for by an independent charity.This palace is famous for its Maze.
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THE WINDSOR CASTLE
John Bull.
John Bull is a symbol of the typical Englishman. He is drawn as a big man with a large stomach and round face. He wears high boots, an open jacket and a Union Jack waistcoat.
What animal does he often have with him?
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A BULLDOG
Underground.
The first line of London Underground was built in 1863. Now London Underground is the largest in the world. It has 250 metro stations on twelve lines. You know that London Underground has a special name. What is it?
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THE TUBE
A red Thing.
This red-coloured thing in London streets appeared in 1853 when Queen Victoria was on the throne.
A double-decker
A pillar-box
A telephone box
A double-decker
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Charity.
This person lived from 1961 till 1997 was involved in many charities. The British respected her because she was helpful and adored her because she was very attractive. She is famous all over the world.
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PRINCESS DIANA
The Beatles.
It is the famous English rock band, formed in 1960, that became one of the most commercially successful bands in the history of popular music. The band had and still have a lot of fans all over the world. Where did they come from?
a/ Liverpool
b/ Manchester
c/ Birmingham
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Trick or Treat.
This holiday is especially beloved by children. They put on spooky costumes, go from house to house and say: “Trick or treat”. The traditional decorations for this holiday are jack-o’-lanterns made of pumpkins. It is believed that the spirits of the dead appear this night. What is the name of the holiday? When is it celebrated?
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HALLOWEEN
OCTOBER 31
The Name
This is the oldest known name of the island of Great Britain. It is thought to derive from the white cliffs of Dover. Today, it is still sometimes used poetically to refer to the island or (incorrectly) England in particular. They also say that Julius Caesar gave Britain this name when he first saw it.
ALBION
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THE WEATHER
People talk about the weather in Britain more than in most parts of the world. Why do the English say, “Other countries have a climate, in England we have weather.”
The weather changes quickly, many times within one day.
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THE PRIME MINISTER
What is the name of the current Prime Minister (or as the British call him PM)?
David Cameron
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THE RIVER
In comparison with other major rivers of the world, it is a very small river. It has a total length of just 346 km and is the longest river wholly in England. It has played a central role in British history for some 2000 years.
THE THAMES
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THE ISLAND
We all know that the UK is situated on a number of islands. Actually there are more than 5000 islands which make up this country. What is the name of the biggest island, where England, Scotland and Wales are situated?
GREAT BRITAIN
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SEPARATES BRITAIN
It is the piece of water between France and England. It is about 560 km (350 mi) long and varies in width from 240 km (150 mi) at its widest, to only 34 km (21 mi) in the Strait of Dover. At 37.9 kilometers (23.5 mi), it has the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world.
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
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