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What do you know about Great Britain?

What do you know about Great Britain?. ANSWER : The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The official name of the country is that long. Geography 100. ANSWER : Elizabeth II Windsor. Name the current monarch of GB. Monarchy 100.

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What do you know about Great Britain?

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  1. What do you know about Great Britain?

  2. ANSWER: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The official name of the country is that long. Geography 100

  3. ANSWER: Elizabeth II Windsor Name the current monarch of GB. Monarchy 100

  4. Name all the plant symbols of all parts of the UK. ANSWER: England – red rose, Scotland – thistle, Wales – leek and daffodil, Northern Ireland – shamrock. Symbols 100

  5. Famous Places 100 ANSWER: Stonehenge

  6. This legendary outcast lived in the forest, robbed the rich and practiced archery. ANSWER: Robin Hood Legends and Traditions 100

  7. He said that all the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. ANSWER: William Shakespeare Literature 100

  8. Listen and name the composition and the singer. ANSWER: The Beatles, Yesterday Music 100

  9. ANSWER: Princess Diana Famous People 100

  10. It is a stereotype that the British are number 1 at drinking tea. They drink a lot of this drink. ANSWER: Coffee Food 100

  11. In French – Pas de Calais, in English – ? ANSWER : the Strait of Dover Geography 200

  12. This redhead king was known for his bravery, but hardly spent 2 months in England out of 10 years on the throne. He preferred Jerusalem to London. ANSWER: Richard I the Lion-Hearted Monarchy 200

  13. What does it mean if the British flag is high above the Buckingham Palace? ANSWER: The Queen is in the residence. Symbols 200

  14. This Scottish lake is famous for its mysterious occupant. ANSWER: Loch Ness Famous Places 200

  15. It’s a tradition to have hot drink with milk and sweets at a certain time. ANSWER:five o’clock tea Legends and Traditions 200

  16. If you know this man, you will name the famous agent he created. ANSWER:James Bond Literature 200

  17. Listen and name the composition and the singer. ANSWER:Joe Cocker, Unchain My Heart Music 200

  18. ANSWER: Charles Darwin Famous People 200

  19. In the Middle Ages, to conserve fruit people used that bee product. ANSWER:Wax Food 200

  20. The name of the UK’s highest point resembles a human name. But where does this “human” “live”? Geography 300 ANSWER: Ben Nevis ‘lives’ in the Highlands, Scotland

  21. In the prehistoric times a king used to be an elected man for one season who was “responsible” for rich harvest. But what was his fate if the result was bad? ANSWER:His people killed him. Monarchy 300

  22. Only one flag is not represented in the Union Jack. What mythological creature is on it? ANSWER: Red Dragon Symbols 300

  23. This landmark was built by a Roman emperor to keep the wild Scotts away. Today it is a border between Scotland and England. ANSWER: Hadrian’s Wall Famous Places 300

  24. According to the legend, the Scotts wear this under their kilts. ANSWER:Nothing Legends and Traditions 300

  25. He wrote comedies, tragedies, philosophical works and stories for children. He was a gay and was criticized for it. But he created an immortal character that is deeply connected to a painting. Some say he wrote about himself. Literature 300 ANSWER:Oscar Wilde

  26. Listen and name the composition. ANSWER:The anthem God Save the Queen Music 300

  27. ANSWER: Rowen Atkinson Famous People 300

  28. To prepare this infamous Scottish meal, you need chopped sheep lungs, liver, heart, stomach bag and oatmeal. The organs and oatmeal are sewed in the stomach and boiled for about 3 hours. What is the name of this dish? Food 300 ANSWER:Haggis

  29. This Scottish city is sometimes called “Athens of the North” because of its wonderful architecture. ANSWER: Edinburgh Geography 400

  30. The current successor to the English throne is Prince Charles. What number will he get as a king if he keeps his name? ANSWER:Charles the Third Monarchy 400

  31. If you know this logo, you will name the band. ANSWER: Queen Symbols 400

  32. This town used to be the capital of the Viking land. Today there is a marvelous Viking museum in it. ANSWER: York Famous Places 400

  33. There is a wonderful old wedding tradition which advises brides to have these 4 items in their dress.Can you enumerate them? ANSWER:Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue Legends and Traditions 400

  34. In 1953 this British PM got the Nobel Prize. Not for his political deeds, but for his literary work. ANSWER: Winston Churchill Literature 400

  35. Listen and name the composition and the singer. ANSWER:Take That, Love Love Music 400

  36. ANSWER: Teresa May, PM Famous People 400

  37. In spite of its name, black pudding is not a sweet dish. It’s made of meat. Can you guess how we call it in Russian? ANSWER: кровяная колбаса Food 400

  38. According to the proverb, you needn’t take coal with you heading to this English town ANSWER:Newcastle Geography 500

  39. Divorced, beheaded, died, Divorced, beheaded, survived. Who was on the throne when this child rhyme appeared? ANSWER: Henry VIII Tudor Monarchy 500

  40. While the Tower of London is a symbol of London, these birds are the symbol of the Tower.If they fly away, the country will die. ANSWER: Ravens Symbols 500

  41. This small Scottish village is still popular with runaway couples who want to get married quickly. This is done by the local blacksmith. ANSWER:Gretna Green Famous Places 500

  42. Two Vikings quarreled whom to be the king of Ireland. So they decided to make a boat race. The winner was to take the thrown. One of them, O’Neil by name, couldn’t sail fast enough, so, to become first to reach the land, he did that. ANSWER:He cut off his left hand and threw it on the land. Legends and Traditions 500

  43. This man created not only a mysterious fairy-tail, full of scientific truths, but also the word brunch. No wonder – he was an Oxford professor, after all. ANSWER:Lewis Carroll Literature 500

  44. Listen and name the composition and the singer. ANSWER:Chris Rea, The Road to Hell Music 500

  45. This man “cut down the tree of the royal family” but Britain wouldn’t become a republic. ANSWER:Oliver Cromwell Famous People 500

  46. This drink appeared before Christ was born. The Picts made it of heather (вереск). The legend says that it made them so brave, courageous and fearless that even Julius Caesar wasn’t able to conquer them. Food 500 ANSWER:Ale / Beer

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