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1
Who actually were Anglo-Saxons?
Saxons, Angles and Jutes
Angles, Saxona and Vikings
Saxons and Vikings
Vikings and Romans
2
Is Britannia a personification of Britain?
False
True
3
Why did a leek become a symbol of Wales?
St. David used it for teaching
The Welsh used it as a weapon in the war
St. David recommended to use it for identification during the war
The Welsh used if for praying
4
What is the capital of the UK?
Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff
London
5
What kind of dog is known to be the symbol of the United Kingdom?
bulldog
labrador
shiba
corgy
6
When does the Independence Day take place in the USA?
4th of October
4 th of September
4th of July
4th of August
7
Which day is celebrated as St Andrew's Day?
30th November
30th March
30th April
30th September
8
What is Loch Ness lake known for?
its colour
monster
its beauty
depth
9
Where is the Giant Causeway located?
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Enlgand
10
Who is the patron of Scotland?
St. David
St. Patrick
St. George
St. Andrew
11
What was the role of the image of Uncle Sam?
to make people remember about I WW
to motivate men to join the army during I WW
to motivate men to join politics
to make people send money for the army
12
What is the symbol of Wales?
red rose
shemrock
thistle
daffodil or leek
13
Which countries are included in the United Kingdom?
England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
England, Ireland, Scotland, Nothern Ireland
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
14
Who took part in the War of Roses (1455-85)?
the houses of Lancaster and Tudor
the houses of Tudor and Smith
the houses of Lancaster and York
the houses of Smith and Black
15
Who was the first model for Britannia?
Kate III
Anne Boleyn
Caroline II
Frances Stuart
16
Which contry does the Ulster Banner symbolise?
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
England
17
How long in the English Channel?
350 miles
340
360 miles
330
18
How many states does the USA consist of?
55
45
50
40
19
Which animal symbolises Wales?
dog
lion
bird
dragon
20
When did the Romans invade Britain?
A.D. 70
A.D. 50
A.D. 36
A.D. 34
21
Which language except for English is mainly spoken in the USA?
Spanish
Portuguese
German
Chinese
22
Who lives in the Buckingham Palace?
the king or the queen with their family
ministers
nobody
the prime minister
23
How does St George's cross look like?
It's blue on the white background.
It's white on the blue background.
It's red on the white background.
It's white on the red backgroud.
24
Which animal is the national animal of the USA?
American Condor
American Alligator
American Bison
American Swan
25
Who is the patron of Scotland?
St George
St Patrick
St David
St Andrew
26
How many people live in the UK?
over 60 million
over 50 million
over 70 million
over 65 million
27
Which natural phenomenon created the Giant Causeway?
flood
earthquake
a volcanic eruption
tsunami
28
Did Britannia first appear on Roman coins?
False
True
29
Which river flows through London?
the Thames
the Scot
the Vistula
the Danube
30
Where is Loch Ness lake located?
Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
Wales
31
What is the national tree of the USA?
a willow
an oak
a pine
a lime tree
32
What is the Ulster Banner?
a flag
a historical figure
a place
a picture
33
How is the president's house called in the USA?
The Blue House
The Golden House
The White House
The Red House
34
What is the story behind the symbol of Scotland?
the Vikings attacked the Scots and hurt their feet with thistles
the Scots attacked the Vikings but lost because of thistles
the Vikings attacked the Scots and the thistles were the symbol of loss
the Scots attacked the Vikings and fought with them with the thistles
35
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Miami
36
Which animal symbolises Scotland?
unicorn
dragon
lion
bird
37
What is the symbol of Scotland?
shemrock
thistle
daffodil
red rose
38
How many stripes and stars are included in the flag of the USA?
20 stripes and 20 white stars
13 stripes and 25 white stars
15 stripes and 50 white stars
13 stripes and 50 white stars
39
Is the Union Jack a combination of flags of all countries included in the United Kingdom?
True
False
40
How does St Patrick's cross look like?
It's blue on the white background.
It's white on the red background.
It's white on the blue background.
It's red on the white backgroud.
41
Is Uncle Sam the national symbol of the USA?
False
True
42
How big is the United Kingdom?
93,285 m2
93,628 m2
95,632 m2
94,256 m2
43
Who is the patron of Wales?
St. David
St. Andrew
St. Patrick
St. George
44
Which country does the red dragon symbolise?
Wales
Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
45
When is St George's Day celebrated?
23rd May
23rd September
23rd June
23rd April
46
What is Great Britain?
a country
a club
a union
an island
47
What food is typical for the 4th of July celebration?
pizza
fish and chips
hot dogs and hamburgers
cookies
48
Why did St. Patrick use a clover leaf in his teaching?
To present that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy are individual
To present that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy are one.
To present that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy are powerful.
To present that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy are separate.
49
Why is the X-shaped cross named St Andrew's cross?
He was crucified on this kind of cross.
He promoted it
He used it in his preaching.
He claimed that Jesus was crucified on this cross.
50
What is the national emblem of England?
purple lilac
red rose
leek
daffodil
51
Which waters is the United Kingdom surrounded by?
the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel
the North Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the French-English Channel
the North Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the English Channel
the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the French-English Channel
52
Who took over the throne in 1485?
Henry II
Henry VII
Henry III
Henry V
53
What's the currency of the USA?
Cent
Euro
US Dollar
US Pound
54
Where is Big Ben located?
London
Belfast
Cardiff
Edinburgh
55
Which country does the St Patrick's cross symbolise?
Scotland
England
Wales
Northern Ireland
56
Which instrument is Scotland known for?
horn
trumpet
bagpipes
banjo
57
What is the Palace of Westminster?
a court
a church
a cathedra
the meeting place of the Parliament
58
Who made St George the patron of England?
king Edward III
king Adrew III
king George III
king John III
59
What is the symbol of Northern Ireland?
shemrock
thistle
daffodil
red rose
60
What is the Giant Causeway made of?
sand
trees
basalt comulns
buildings
61
Which city is the capital of the USA?
Miami
Los Angeles
New York
Washington D.C.
62
Which countries cover the terrain of Great Britain?
England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Ireland
England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales
63
Where is Stonehenge located?
Wales
Scotland
England
Ireland
64
What is the capital of the Scotland?
Belfast
Cardiff
Edinburgh
London
65
What's the official name of the UK?
The United Kingdom od Great Britain and Scotland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The United Kingdom od Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom od Great Britain and Wales
66
Is the Thames the longest river in the UK?
True
False
67
What is the capital of the England?
Cardiff
London
Edinburgh
Belfast
68
What is the capital of the Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Edinburgh
Cardiff
London
69
Which animal symbolises the United Kingdom?
lion
dragon
fox
unicorn
70
What are the Scottish Highlands?
lakes
mountains
hills
national parks
71
Which nations colonised the UK?
Greeks, Romans, Aglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans
Celts, Romans, Poles, Aglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans
Celts, Romans, Aglo-Saxons, Egyptians and Normans
Celts, Romans, Aglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans
72
Which countries does the USA share boarders with?
Canada and Mexico
Russia, Canada and Mexico
Peru, Costa Rica and Mexico
Canada, Mexico and Peru
73
Which flower is the symbol of Northern Ireland?
daffodil
daisy
flax flower
rose
74
What is the national flower of the USA?
a tulip
a daffodil
a rose
a lilac
75
What actually is Big Ben?
building
clock
tower
bell
76
How does St Andrew's cross look like?
It's white on the blue background.
It's blue on the white background.
It's white on the red backgroud.
It's red on the white background.
77
Which day is celebrated as St Patrick's Day?
17th March
17th June
17 April
17th May
78
How does St David's cross look like?
It's white on the blue background.
It's black on the yellow background.
It's blue on the white background.
It's yellow on the black backgroud.
79
What creature is St George believed to fight against?
sea monster
polar bear
dragon
tiger
80
Which country does the St Andrew's cross symbolise?
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
81
What does the Rose of England symbolise?
the end of World War I
the end of the War of Roses
the end of Napoleon's dominance
the end of the War of Generations
82
Who is the patron of England?
St. Patrick
St. David
St. George
St. Andrew
83
What colours were the badges of the houses fighting in the War of Roses
pink rose of York and red rose of Lancaster
red rose of York and pink rose of Lancaster
white rose of York and red rose of Lancaster
red rose of York and white rose of Lancaster
84
Which was the UK shaped by?
earthquakes
volcanic eruption
glacier
tsunami
85
Which countries does the English Channel divide?
England and France
England and Belgium
England and Netherlands
Enlang and Ireland
86
How is the flag of the United Kingdom called?
Union Country
Union Smith
Union Jack
Union Nations
87
How many languages are spoken in London?
over 100
over 200
over 300
over 1000
88
What is the actual name of Big Ben?
Nice Bell
Great Bell
Ring Bell
Huge Bell
89
What does the British Parliament consist of?
the House of Commons and the House of Noblemen
the House of Brits and the House of Lords
the House of Commons and the House of Lords
the House of Citizens and the House of Lords
90
Which bird symbolises the USA?
Bald Eagle
American Condor
Vulture
White Swan
91
Which animal symbolises England?
dog
bird
dragon
lion
92
Which country does the St George's cross symbolise?
Northern Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
93
Who is the patron of Nothern Ireland?
St. Patrick
St. Victor
St Andrew
St. George
94
When does the day of St. David take place?
7th May
1st March
10 May
5th March
95
Where does the Loch Ness monster live?
in the river
in the sea
in the ocean
in the lake
96
What is the capital of the Wales?
London
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Belfast
97
Where is Big Ben located?
Scotland
Wales
England
Northern Ireland
98
How does Britannia look like?
It's a young boy with a sword and a shield.
It's a man with a helmet, shield and a trident.
It's a woman with a helmet, shield and a trident.
It's a young girl with a helmet and a shield.
99
Who were the first Brits?
Celts
Romans
Vikings
Picts
100
Which country does the St David's cross symbolise?
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
Scotland
