Countries and Languages Party for 5th and 6th graders 2016-2017

English-speaking countries

1. It is a type of fairy in Irish folklore 1. It is a type of fairy in Irish folklore. They are usually described as little men with a beard, wearing a green coat and a hat. These men are fond of playing jokes on people. Elves Dwarves Leprechauns Ogres

2. Where does a Leprechaun hide the pot of gold? On a Swiss bank account At the end of the rainbow On the top of a hurricane At the bottom of the ocean

Treasure Hunt 6 5 A 5 B

3. What is the emblem of Canada? Koala The maple leaf The leek The birch

4. What is the capital of New Zealand? Wellington Auckland Waitomo Quebec

5. The largest river in Canada is The St Lawrence River The Mackenzie River The Yukon River The Columbia River

The symbol of Ireland

6. How many official languages does Ireland have? 1 2 3 4

7. The most popular sport game in New Zealand is football soccer rugby table tennis

8. The name of the most popular rugby team in New Zealand is Sevens All Blacks Under 21s NZ Schools

9. Who is the patron saint of Ireland? St. Patrick St. George St. Francis St. Andrew

Shepherd and sheep

10. Formally the head of Canada is President Prime Minister Queen of Great Britain Princess

11. Who is the director of this film and which country is he from? Steve Barron‎, Ireland Peter Jackson, New Zealand Alan Gibson, Canada John Moore, Ireland

12. The most popular Irish theatrical show is Patrice Pavis A Country Night Riverdance Flashdance

13. Which of the following is NOT a symbol of Ireland? The Union Jack The harp The four leaf clover (shamrock) The Celtic Cross

14. Are there any volcanoes in New Zealand? Yes Yes, but only one No

Brain ring You can add up to 7 more points to your final score if you solve the riddles on the rainbow. You will have only 3 minutes to do it.

1. The capital of Canada is Chester New York Washington Canberra Ottawa

2. Which continent is Ireland located on? Asia Australia Europe Africa

3. What is the approximate population of Ireland? 5 million 6 million 10 million 14 million

4. The national emblem of New Zealand is kangaroo koala possum kiwi

5. The animal Canada is famous for is polar bear rein deer fox hare

6. How many large islands does New Zealand consist of? 4 3 2 5

7. Popular activities in Canada include swimming, surfing and sailing fishing, hunting and playing hockey playing golf, cricket and football