BRITAIN THE BRITISH QUIZ
Part I Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. The British flag is often called a) the Union Jack b) the Stars and Stripes c) the Maple Leaf
2. The national currency of the UK is a) the euro b) the dollar c) the pound
3. The capital of Northern Ireland is a) Dublin b) Cardiff c) Belfast
4. The most popular sport in Britain is a) ice hockey b) baseball c) football
5. Britains national drink is a) tea b) Coca-Cola c) coffee
6. The mysterious Loch Ness Monster is from a) Wales b) Ireland c) Scotland
7. The famous British newspaper which is printed on pink paper is a) The Times b) The Guardian c) The Financial times
8. The Beatles started their career in a) London b) Liverpool c) Birmingham
9. The kilt is a) a shirt b) a skirt c) a pair of trousers
10. The colour that represents Ireland is a) green b) red c) yellow
11. Stonehenge is about ____ years old. a) 40 b) 400 c) 4000
Part II True or false?
1. The future king of England is called the Prince of Wales. True
2. Welsh is an official language in Wales. True
3. The BBC stands for Best British Culture. False (It stands for British Broadcasting Corporation.)
4. A mile is longer than a kilometre. True (1 mile = 1,60934 km)
5. Elizabeth II has two birthdays. True (The Queen is the only person in Britain with two birthdays. Her real birthday is on the April 21 st, her official birthday is on Saturday in June.)
6. In Britain, black cats are believed to bring bad luck. False (Black cats bring good luck.)
7. Speakers Corner is a part of the British Parliament. False (Its in Hyde Park. Every Sunday anyone can make a speech to the crowd there.)
8. In Scotland, the name for New Years Eve is Hogmanay. True
9. The President of Britain is elected every seven years. False (Theres no President in the UK.)
10. Haggis is a traditional Scottish musical instrument. False (Haggis is a traditional Scottish food made from sheeps heart, lungs and liver.)
11. A bobby is a guard at the Tower of London. False (Its a policeman.)
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