St. George's Day

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1. St. George is the patron saint of which of one of these countries? Scotland Ireland Wales England

2. What present day country is the area where Saint George born? Egypt Turkey Cyprus Jordan

3. In what century was Saint George born? first century B.C. third century A.D. third century B.C. First century A.D.

4. In legend Saint George is noted for doing this? killing a giant fighting against the Philistines discovering the British Isles killing a dragon

5. Which of these descriptions fits Saint George? Celtic priest Heathen Christian martyr Roman Centurion

6. Which person in Greek myth is Saint George likened to? Hercules Achilles Theseus Perseus

7. Saint George is the patron saint of another country in Europe. Which one? Spain Belgium Andorra Portugal

8. Who is the famous Englishman is said to have been born and to have died on April 23rd? Winston Churchill Francis Drake Charles Dickens William Shakespeare

9. What colors are on Saint George flag? red, white and blue red and blue blue and white red and white

10. Which of the following noted Italian artists painted a picture of Saint George? Giotto Tintoretto Michelangelo Leonardo Da Vinci