How well do you know the United Kingdom? Culture Corner: The UK How well do you know the United Kingdom?

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1) The UK consists of 4 countries: London England The Northern Ireland Scotland Belfast Wales

2) The four capitals are: Belfast England Edinburgh London Wales Cardiff

3) Who is the head of the country? The Queen The President The Houses of Parliament

4) What is the name of the British flag? The Union Jack The Union John The United Jack The United John

5) What is the symbol of England? A bald eagle Britannia A red rose

6) What is the longest river in Britain? The Clyde The Severn The Thames

7) What is the name of the poet who was called “The Farther of English Poetry”? William Shakespeare George Gordon Byron Geoffrey Chaucer

8) Who is the most famous woman-writer of detective stories? Anna Pavlova Agatha Christie Margaret Thatcher Joseph Turner

9) Who is the author of books about Harry Potter? John Tolkien Joseph Turner Agatha Christie William Shakespeare

10) Who is the famous English painter “the master of watercolours”? Savva Morozov Joseph Turner Mark Twain John Tolkien

11) What is the Scottish national male costume? The kilt The skirt The blouse The dress

12) What is the national instrument of Scots? Guitar Bagpipes Piano Drum

13) Scottish surnames begin with… Mac/ Mc De

14) What is the oldest university in England? Cambridge Oxford London

15) The ravens are a famous sight of… The Tower of London Covent Garden London Eye

16) What is the national food in Britain? Bacon and eggs Roast beef Pizza Omelette

17) What is the Englishmen’s favourite drink? Orange juice Coffee Tea

18) What colour is the taxi in London? Red Yellow Black

19) What is the major spectator sport in Britain? a) Rugby b) Football c) Basketball

20) Where can children find Christmas presents? Under the Christmas tree In the stockings Near the fireplace

Thank you very much!