Страноведческая викторина для учащихся 7-8 классов How well do we know the UK?

Quiz "How well do we know the UK?"

1. Who can name parts of the UK?

2. Who can name the iconic symbol of London?

2. Who is a 'Beefeater'? Why do we call them 'Beefeaters'?

3. When English and American children celebrate Halloween?

4. What does Halloween mean?

5. Who was the longest reigning monarch in English history? (Queen Victoria, 64 years)

6. Who is the current Queen of the UK?

7. Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

8. When was London metro opened? (1863)

9. How do we call London metro?

10. How many stations does it have? (270)

11. Who lived under the address 221b, Baker Street, London? What is situated there now?

12. Who lives under the address 10 Downing Street, London?

13. Who of the English writer's has the name 'The Queen of crime'?

14. What is the capital of Wales?

15. What is the capital of Scotland?

16. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

17 What is the capital of Republic of Ireland?

18. What is Scottish national emblem? (Thistle)

19 What is national emblem of England? (Read rose)

20. What is national emblem of Northern Ireland? (Shamrock)

21. What is national emblem of Wales? (Daffodil)

22. Who are Leprechauns?

23. When Irishmen celebrate St. Patrick's Day? (The 17^th of March)

24. What is the name of British national anthem? (God Save the Queen)

25. How do we call the British flag? (the Union Jack)

26. What do letters BBC stand for?

27. Who was the only king of Britain who got name "the Great"? (Alfred)

28. Who was the first woman in European history who elected Prime-Minister? 9Margaret Thatcher)

29. Who is the most famous British rock singer?

30. What is the earliest name of Great Britain? (the Albion)