How well do you know Britain?

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How well do you know Britain?
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From the History of Great Britain

Question 1
There are no high mountains in Great Britain – in the north the
Cheviots separate England from Scotland, the Pennines, are a range of
hills separating North West England from Yorkshire and North East
England, the Highlands of Scotland are the tallest of the British
mountains.
What mountains occupy the greater
part of Wales? Why are they called
so?

Question 2
Scotland is a very mountainous country; three-quarters of
the area of Scotland is occupied by mountains having a great
amount of moorland, in which few people live. The Cheviot
Hills separate England from Scotland.
What are the Cheviot Hills
famous for?

Question 3
There are a lot of famous women in the British history, but only one of
them is known as the “Iron Lady”.
Do you know her real name? Why
was she called so?

Question 4
The Tower of London is the most famous of all the historical buildings
in London. It has played a prominent role in English history and stands
today almost unchanged since first it was built in the 11th century.
What was the Tower of London
used for in the past and what is it
nowadays?

Question 5
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason, why gunpowder treason,
Should ever be forgot.
What national holiday does this
rhyme describe? Do you know why
this day is celebrated?

Question 6
St. Patrick's Day (17th March) is an official Bank Holiday in Northern
Ireland. The work of St. Patrick was a vital factor in the spread of
Christianity in Ireland. Born in Britain, he was carried off by pirates,
and spent six years in slavery before escaping and training as a
missionary.
What do the Irishmen wear on this
day? Why? Give arguments.

Question 7
Education in Britain is compulsory and free for all children
between the ages of 5-16. About 93 percent of all children are
educated in state schools and the rest attend private schools. At
the age of 16 about two thirds of these pupils leave school and
get jobs or undertake further college courses.
What examination do the British
pupils pass at the age of 16?

Question 8
Queen Elizabeth II is a Constitutional Monarch. This means that
although she is officially the head of the state, the country is actually
run by a government led by the Prime-Minister.
How many birthdays does the
Queen have? What does “the
Trooping of the Colour” refer to?

Question 9
What is the flag of the United
Kingdom called? What does it
symbolize?

Question 10
St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable
sights of London. It is a Church of England cathedral, the seat of the
Bishop of London. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building
in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest
in the world. In terms of area, St Paul’s Cathedral is the second largest
church building in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral. St
Paul’s Cathedral is a busy working church, with hourly prayer and daily
services. Many famous people are buried there.
Who was the first person to be
buried there and what is written
above the tomb?

Questions for the supporters
Question 1
Good friends, for Jesus sake forbear
To dig the dust enclosed here,
Blessed be he, that spares these stones,
And cursed be he that moves my bones.
Who do these words belong to?
What do you know about this person?

Question 2
What can you see in this picture? What do you know about this place?

How well do you know Britain?
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From the History of Great Britain

Question 1
Who is known as the Father of
English literature, the first poet
buried in Poet’s Corner of
Westminster Abbey. What is the
name of the book he is best known
for ?

Question 2
What happened in England on 14
October, 1066?

Question 3
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. It is the
biggest city in the United Kingdom and in western Europe. It is the
world's largest financial centre.
Who founded London?

Question 4
What do you know about William
the Conqueror?

Question 5
Was Elizabeth I the last queen of
the Windsors or the Tudors? What
was her reign famous for?

Question 6
What events are known as The
Wars of the Roses?
Why are they called so?

Question 7
“The Great Charter of the Liberties
of England”. What do you know
about this document?

Question 8
What do you know about King
Arthur and the Knights of the
Round Table? Why was the “table
round”? What historical events are
described in the legends about
King Arthur and the Knights of the
Round Table?

Question 9
When was the British Empire
called "The Empire on which the
sun never sets"?
Why?

Question 10
WHAT IS BEHIND THE WELL-
KNOWN PHRASE “SHEEP ATE
PEOPLE”?

Listen to the song performed by the main
character in Russian and say who wrote the
original English lyrics to the song. Do you know
this well-known poet?
Question 3

You are going to see a video clip about a well-
known museum. You should guess what museum it
is and where it is situated.
Question 4

“Secret Garden”
By
Vlad Slovins’ky

Are the captains ready to compete?
Look at the screen and listen to a piece of
music. You should identify what part of Britain
it belongs to. Speak about this wonderful land
for a minute.

Sharles Gounod
“Romeo and Juliet Waltz”
by
Gradovs’ka Al’bina
Goncharenko Dariya

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