The document describes an educational game called "Wonderful Ukraine" that aims to test students' knowledge about Ukraine's geography, history, culture, and famous people and places. The game involves two or three teams answering multiple choice questions across six categories for points. It is facilitated by a teacher and includes 24 total questions of varying difficulty. The team with the highest total score after answering all questions is declared the winner. The game is intended to reinforce students' learning about Ukraine while stimulating their interest in learning English.

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Brain Game
«Wonderful Ukraine»
Мета:
 Повторити та узагальнити знання здобувачів освіти з теми «Ukraine»: її
географічне положення, історію, видатних діячів, туристичні місця,
культуру та традиції;
 Виховувати любов та повагу до рідної землі, її культурних надбань;
 Розвивати вміння використовувати здобуті теоретичні знання на практиці,
їх пізнавальні інтереси, здібності до вивчення англійської мови, творчу
активність, мовну здогадку, вміння швидко та раціонально приймати
рішення, логічно мислити, працювати в команді;
 Стимулювати бажання вивчати та спілкуватися англійською мовою у
здобувачів освіти.
Клас: 8-11 кл.
Обладнання: мультимедійна презентація PowerPoint, записи саундтреків до
гри, ноутбук, екран, проєктор.
Пояснення: У грі беруть участь дві або три команди. Кожна команда
складається з чотирьох-шести учасників. Командам запропоновані
24 запитання з обранням однієї правильної відповіді із трьох варіантів. Усі
запитання поділені на 6 блоків («Geography», «National Symbols», «History»,
«Famous People», «Music», «Famous Places»); кожен блок має по 4 запитання,
які оцінюються у 50, 100, 150 та 200 балів відповідно до складності. Команда
може обрати на табло будь-який номер запитання від 1-го до 24-го, проте
лише один раз для кожного з них. Правильну відповідь на кожне запитання
можна дізнатися, натиснувши на відповідне поле на слайді під запитанням.
Переможцем стає команда, яка за підсумками гри набере найбільшу кількість
балів.

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Procedure
Teacher: Dear friends! You are welcome to our intellectual game «Wonderful
Ukraine». I hope, it’ll be rather interesting for you and you’ll have a good time.
So we have 24 questions which are divided into 6 topics about our
Motherland – Ukraine. They are «Geography», «National Symbols», «History»,
«Famous People», «Music», «Famous Places». Every topic has 4 questions on 50,
100, 150, 200 points. There are 3 variants for every question, but the right answer
is one. You may choose any question from any topic, but only once! After
answering all the questions our honorable jury will calculate all the points together
and we’ll know the winner according to the total score.
So, be attentive, listen to all the questions and try to give the right answers. I
wish you good luck!
Warm-up
Teacher: To know what team will choose the question first/second/third, you
should answer the question: When was the first university in Eastern Europe
established? (slide 2) You should say the year when it happened.
Right answer: The Ostrog Academy is the oldest scientific and educational
institution in Ukraine and the first higher education institution in Eastern Europe. It
was founded in Ostrog in 1576 by Prince Konstantin-Vasily of Ostrog.
Teacher: Now look at the board to remember the colours of the topics and then
you’ll see all the questions which are coloured according to their topics. You have
10 seconds to do it! Let’s start! (вчитель послідовно показує слайди 4-5, а після
закінчення часу – слайд 6)
Main Part
Teacher: Now let’s start our game from team __________. Please, choose your
first question! (кожна команда, відповідно до визначеної черговості (за
запитанням warm-up), обирає запитання і відповідає на них)
«Geography»
9. Where is Ukraine situated? (50 points)

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A in north of Europe
B in the west of Europe
C in the east of Europe
Right answer: Ukraine is situated in the central part of Eastern Europe, on the
crossroads of major transportation routes from Europe to Asia and from the
Scandinavian states to the Mediterranean region.
6. What does the name of the highest Ukrainian mountain Hoverla mean?
(100 points)
A “Snowy Mountain”
B “Cloudy Mountain”
C “Sunny Mountain”
Right answer: Mount Hoverla, at 2,061 metres, is the highest mountain
in Ukraine and part of the Ukrainian Carpathians. The name is of Hungarian origin
and means 'snowy mountain'.
17. What natural phenomenon is known as the “Ukrainian Sahara”?
(150 points)
A Askania-Nova
B the Oleshky Sands
C Dniester Canyon
Right answer: The Oleshky Sands is a desert in Ukraine and one of the largest
sand areas in Europe. It is situated inland from the Ukrainian coast of the Black Sea
in Kherson region, 30 km east of Kherson.
7. What Ukrainian location is the geographical centre in Europe? (200 points)
A Dilove village in Zakarpattya region
B Dzembronya village in Ivano-Frankivsk region
C Chervone village in Zhytomyr region
Right answer: The geographical centre of Europe is situated in the village of
Dilove, Rakhiv distric, Zakarpattya region. There is a small button at the foot of
the stone sign symbolyzing the exact centre of Europe. Tourists like to touch the

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centre of Europe and make a wish. Locals say that if you touch the memorial, you
will definitely travel to Europe, even if you don't plan to.
«National Symbols»
14. What is one of the official symbols of the President of Ukraine? (50 points)
A the bulava
B the trident
C the sword
Right answer: The presidential bulava (mace) is one of the official symbols of
the President of Ukraine. The mace of the President of Ukraine testifies to the
continuity of old historical traditions of Ukrainian statehood - ceremonial maces
were signs of power of Ukrainian hetmans, Kosh atamans of the Zaporozhian
Sich and registered Cossack colonels.
1. What flowers were planted on Ukrainian plots to take away grief and misery
from the family in ancient times? (100 points)
A marigolds
B mallows
C sunflowers
Right answer: Pink mallow is traditionally considered a vital amulet. According
to folk beliefs, the good spirits of deceased relatives are always somewhere near
the mallow bushes and are a kind of guardian of all who live in the house.
10. What symbolizes the way of life in Ukrainian culture? (150 points)
A an embroidered towel
B an embroidered shirt
C Cossack trousers
Right answer: From ancient times an embroidered towel was not only a household
item and an ornament of dwelling, but also a sacred protector of Ukrainians.
Ukrainians used it in many moments of their life – during the birth, a marriage
ceremony, a meeting of guests, or during wires in a distant way.

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5. What is the name of the plane built in Ukraine and considered the biggest
in the world? (200 points)
A An-140
B An-225
C An-124
Right answer: The Antonov An-225 Mriya was a strategic airlift cargo
aircraft designed and produced by the Antonov Design Bureau. In total, the An-
225 has set 240 world records, which is unique in aviation. But on 27 February
2022 it had been destroyed by Russian forces. The Ukrainian government also said
that it would be rebuilt.
«History»
22. When did Ukraine become an independent state? (50 points)
A in 1990
B in 1991
C in 1992
Right answer: The Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine was adopted
by the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR on 24 August 1991. The Act
reestablished Ukraine's state independence.
2. What was the first capital of Ukraine? (100 points)
A Kharkiv
B Odessa
C Lviv
Right answer: From December 1919 to January 1934, Kharkiv was the first
capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
15. When did Christianity become the main religion of Kyivan Rus?
(150 points)
A in 788
B in 888
C in 988

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Right answer: The adoption of Christianity of the Eastern rite as the state religion
in Kyivan Rus was in 988, during the reign of Prince Volodymyr the Great (978-
1015).
12. Who is the author of the first Constitution of Ukraine in 1710?
(200 points)
A Pylyp Orlyk
B Bohdan Khmelnytsky
C Mykhailo Hrushevsky
Right answer: The first Ukrainian Constitution is considered to be the Pylyp
Orlyk Constitution, which was adopted on April 5, 1710. It was a contract between
the Cossack Hetman Pylyp Orlyk and the Cossacks, which defined the rights and
duties of all members of troops.
«Famous People»
20. What famous Ukrainian poet has a nickname Kobzar? (50 points)
A Ivan Franko
B Taras Shevchenko
C Vasyl Symonenko
Right answer: Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) is the foremost Ukrainian poet,
prose writer, painter and playwright of the 19th century. He was a major figure of
the Ukrainian national revival. His first collection of poems was entitled Kobzar
(1840).
4. What did famous Ukrainian inventor Igor Sikorsky create? (100 points)
A a radio
B a helicopter
C a framework hive
Right answer: In Ukraine Igor Sikorsky is known today as a brilliant aircraft
designer, the "father of global helicopter."
11. Works of what Ukrainian painter were admired and recognized even by
Pablo Picasso? (150 points)

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A Maria Prymachenko
B Ivan Marchuk
C Tetyana Yablonska
Right answer: Maria Prymachenko is one of the most famous Ukrainian artists, a
bright representative of “naive art”. Picasso once said after visiting a Primachenko
exhibition in Paris, “I bow down before the artistic miracle of this brilliant
Ukrainian.”
23. What President of Ukraine said such words: ‘I don’t need a ride, I need
more ammunition!’? (200 points)
A Volodymyr Zelensky
B Petro Poroshenko
C Viktor Yushchenko
Right answer: “I don’t need a ride, I need more ammunition!” – these words
belong to Volodymyr Zelensky. He rejected an offer from the American
government to evacuate Kyiv after Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
«Music»
24. What is the traditional Ukrainian Christmas song? (50 points)
A kolyadka
B shchedrivka
C vesnianka
Right answer: Kolyadky or Christmas carols are majestic ritual songs of the
winter cycle that date back to ancient times. They describe the birth of Jesus Christ
and biblical stories happened in connection with the event.
13. The longest music instrument in the world is Ukrainian… (100 points)
A kobza
B sopilka
C trembita

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Right answer: Trembita is the world’s longest musical instrument, with a length
ranging from 3 to 8 meters. It announced the departure of sheep to the meadow, the
departure of the family to the other world, or the birth of a child in the family.
3. Which Ukrainian artist first won the Eurovision song contest? (150 points)
A Ruslana
B Jamala
C Verka Serduchka
Right answer: Ruslana is the first ever Eurovision winner of Ukraine back in 2004
with her song ‘Wild Dances’.
16. Who is the author of a world-famous Christmas song “Shchedryk”
(“Carol of the Bells”)? (200 points)
A Mykola Lysenko
B Mykhailo Verbytsky
C Mykola Leontovych
Right answer: “Shchedryk” was arranged by composer and teacher Mykola
Leontovych in 1916, and tells a story of a swallow flying into a household to sing
of wealth that will come with the following spring.
«Famous Places»
18. What city is nicknamed as a coffee capital of Ukraine? (50 points)
A Kyiv
B Lviv
C Kharkiv
Right answer: In 1683, a kozak named Yuriy Kulchytskiy, a native of Lviv,
opened the first coffee house in Vienna, starting a tradition that eventually came
back to his home town. Since then, Lviv has become the coffee capital of Ukraine.
21. Where is Ukrainian Hogwarts situated? (100 points)
A in Poltava
B in Ternopil
C in Chernivtsi

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Right answer: The Residence of the Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
was transferred to Yuriy Fedkovich Chernivtsi National University in 1955. This
magnificent building became a UNESCO world heritage site in 2011.
8. What island is called as the Ukrainian Maldives? (150 points)
A Dzharylhach
B Zmiinyi
C Khortytsia
Right answer: It’s Dzharylhach – the Maldives of Ukraine. National Park
Dzharylhach is situated on the largest island of the Black sea in Ukraine. It has
52 square kilometres.
19. What famous palace is a treasure of Chernihiv region? (200 points)
A Tereshchenko Palace
B Pidhirtsi Palace
C Kachanivka Palace
Right answer: Kachanivka Palace stands on the bank of the Smosh River near the
village of Petrushivka in Pryluky district, Chernihiv region. It was built in 1770s. It
has been designated a national cultural preserve since 1982.
Conclusion
Teacher: So the teams have answered all the questions. I hope that you have
enriched your knowledge about Ukraine! Now the members of our jury should
calculate all points for the teams and after that we’ll know the today’s winner.
(Голова журі оголошує кількість набраних балів кожної команди за
підсумками гри; переможців та призерів відзначають дипломами та
призами)
Teacher: Thank you all the teams for participating in our intellectual game
«Wonderful Ukraine»! Learn more about our country and be proud of it!
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes!

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Список використаної літератури
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JMBS5RYMYHkUqSUjA6CEVf8wxoCl1YQAvD_BwE
2. Interesting facts about Ukraine:
https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/blogs/facts-about-ukraine/
3. Ukraine: https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine/Soils
4. 11 Unknown Facts About Ukraine You Need To Know:
https://uniacco.com/blog/facts-about-ukraine
5. 50+ Interesting Facts About Ukraine: https://thefactfile.org/facts-about-
ukraine/