Englishmen or Scots Intellectual game “Brain-Ring” ?

Team presentations: Round I WeEngland We Scotland

We love England

We love Scotland

Round II Flags, capitals and symbols

Find the flags of England/Scotland and call the number Question 1 Round II

Answers: The flag of England — 20, Scotland — Question 1 Round II

England Scotland Ireland Great Britain (1606) United Kingdom (1801) Evolution of the Union flag

Name the capital of England/Scotland. Question 2 Round II 1.Oxford 2.Brighton 3.Cardiff 4.Glasgow 5.Edinburgh 6.Manchester 7.Birmingham 8.Cambridge 9.London 10.Dublin 11.Sheffield 12.Southampton 13.Portsmouth 14.Liverpool 15.Belfast

Answers: England — London, Scotland — Edinburgh. Question 2 Round II 1.Oxford 2.Brighton 3.Cardiff 4.Glasgow 5.Edinburgh 6.Manchester 7.Birmingham 8.Cambridge 9.London 10.Dublin 11.Sheffield 12.Southampton 13.Portsmouth 14.Liverpool 15.Belfast

The map of Great Britain

What plant is the symbol of England/Scotland? Question 3 Round II

Answers: England — the red rose, Scotland — the thistle. Question 3 Round II England Scotland

Plants as country symbols Lotus India Red rose England Thistle Scotland Daffodil Wales Shamrock Ireland Peony China Tulip Holland Maple Canada Cherry tree Japan

Round III Intellectual combat

Question 1 Round III ? What is the biggest city in England? From Englishmen:

London

Question 2 Round III From Scots: ? What cities are the two great centres of Scotland?

Edinburgh and Glasgow

Question 3 Round III ? What English cities are famous for their universities? From Englishmen:

Oxford and Cambridge

Question 4 Round III From Scots: ? What parts is Scotland divided into?

the Highlands and the Lowlands

Question 5 Round III ? What river does London stand on? From Englishmen:

the Thames

Question 6 Round III From Scots: ? What festival is known throughout the world and takes place in August and September in Edinburgh?

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Question 7 Round III ? This clock is the symbol of Great Britain. From Englishmen:

Big Ben

Question 8 Round III From Scots: ? This musical instrument is the national symbol of Scotland. It`s famous over the world.

The Great Highland Bagpipe

Question 9 Round III ? This famous Englishman wrote detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. From Englishmen:

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Question 10 Round III From Scots: ? It is a famous Scottish folk song about Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who was the national hero of Scotland.

“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” Charles Edward Stuart, "Bonnie Prince Charlie"

Question 11 Round III ? This English pop-group of the sixties was very popular all over the world. From Englishmen:

Question 12 Round III From Scots: ? What does the abbreviation “ Mc ” mean?

Kilt “The son of”

Question 13 Round III ? Call the national English drink. From Englishmen:

English Tea

Question 14 Round III From Scots: ? What is a kilt ?

a kilt This is a checked skirt which Scotsmen wear.

Question 15 Round III ? He is a great English scientist. His theory of evolution opened a new period in the development of biology. From Englishmen:

Charles Darwin

Question 16 Round III From Scots: ? He is the Scottish national poet. He is one of the most celebrated figures in the Scottish history and culture.

Robert Burns

Round IV The sights of Great Britain

Question 1 Round IV ? The place where you can stand with one foot in the East, and one foot in the West.

Greenwich Meridian line

Question 2 Round IV ? This is the most famous bridge in the world situated in London. It`s recognized across the world for its Gothic grandeur.

Tower Bridge

Question 3 Round IV ? One of the world`s tallest observation wheels (135 meters), providing up to 40 kilometers of panoramic views on a clear day.

London Eye

Question 4 Round IV ? What is the other name of the Palace of Westminster?

The Houses of Parliament

Question 5 Round IV ? The most important medieval fortress in Britain and home to the Crown Jewels.

The Tower of London

Question 6 Round IV ? It`s a famous waxworks museum, which has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world.

Madame Tussaud`s museum

Question 7 Round IV ? Call a prehistoric monument located in England composed of large standing stones.

Stonehenge

Question 8 Round IV ? What is the traditional place of coronation for English monarchs?

Westminster Abbey

Question 9 Round IV ? A famous square in the centre of London with a high column in the middle.

Trafalgar Square

Question 10 Round IV ? An art museum on Trafalgar Square. It houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13 th century to 1900.

The National Gallery

Question 11 Round IV ? This London museum situated in Baker Street is dedicated to a famous fictional detective.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

Question 12 Round IV ? One of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal Parks, famous for its Speakers` Corner.

Hyde Park

Question 13 Round IV ? It`s a fortress which dominates the skyline of the capital of Scotland. The world famous icon of Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle

Question 14 Round IV ? What is the official residence of Queen Elisabeth II ?

Buckingham Palace

Question 15 Round IV ? What is the summer residence of Queen Elisabeth II ?

Windsor Castle

Question 16 Round IV ? The legendary lake in Scotland where people think a monster lives.

Loch Ness

Question 17 Round IV ? It`s a Victorian Gothic monument to a Scottish author. It stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.

The Scott Monument

Question 18 Round IV ? What cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London?

St Paul`s Cathedral

Question 19 Round IV ? One of Scotland`s most impressive ruined medieval fortress upon a rocky headland.

Dunnottar Castle

Question 20 Round IV ? It`s a skyscraper in London`s financial district. This building has become an iconic symbol of London and is one of the city`s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.

30 St Mary Axe (“The Gherkin”)

Congratulations to the winners!