Quiz. Britain and the British.

Quiz

“ Britain and the British”

I. Who is the best?

1. Do you know the full official name of

Britain?

Choose the correct answer:

a/ Great Britain.

b/ the United Kingdom

c/ the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. What does the state flag of Great Britain (the Union Jack or the Union flag) look like?

A) B)

C)

3. What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

a) Edinburgh

b) London

c) Cardiff

4. Who is the head of the United Kingdom?

a) a queen

b) a prince

c) a prime minister

5. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of … countries.

a) 4 b) 3 c) over 90

6. What does the United Kingdom look like? Choose the correct map.

7. What is the floral symbol of Wales ?

a) a shamrock

d) a thistle

c) a daffodil

b) a red rose

8. What country is associated with…

Edinburgh

The Loch-Ness monster

a kilt

a thistle

a bagpipe

9. What is celebrated on the 25th of December?

b) Easter

a) St. Valentine’s Day

c) Christmas

10. What is Ben Nevis?

b) a clock tower

a) a famous person

c) a mountain

11. What is the official royal residence in London?

b) Windsor Castle

a) Buckingham Palace

c) The Tower of London

12. 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”.

c) football

b) croquet

a) golf

There are many tourist sights in Great Britain. What of them is not in London?

a) Tower Bridge

c) St.Paul's

Cathedral

b) Hampton Court

Garden

Mini-quiz

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Who has the real power in Britain?

The British Parliament and the British Government

How many parts does British Parliament consist of?

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2 parts

Who will take the throne after Elizabeth II?

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Prince Charles

When was the Commonwealth founded?

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1949

How many members are there

in the House of Commons?

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650

Are members of the House of Lords

elected?

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No, they are permanent

How often are the members of the

House of Commons are elected?

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Every 5 years

How long does the Parliament session

last?

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For about 6 months

Would you like to go to Britain? Why?

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.

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.

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 Satire of St. Andrew.

National symbol of what

British country is not placed

on the Union Jack?

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.

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?

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?

A red Thing.

This red-coloured thing in London streets appeared in 1853 when Queen Victoria was on the throne.

A telephone box

A double-decker

A pillar-box

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.

Rock band.

It is an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that became one of the most commercially successful in the history of popular music. The band had and still has a lot of fans all over the world.

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?

And do you know that...

British parliament has the lowest quorum (number of people needed for work) in the world: 4 people for the House of Lords and 40 for the House of Commons.

Britain has no written constitution, only written acts of the Parliament.

Each Parliament session opens in November and lasts for about 6 months.

Before becoming a law each bill has to pass three readings and only after that can be signed by the Queen.

The signature of Queen Elizabeth II.