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The British Experience. Part Seven

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Introduction:
"Some more questions about the culture, people, food and places of the British Isles."


1. Each part of the UK has its own distinctive national flag. Which of these creatures features on the flag of Wales?
    Unicorn
    Dragon
    Lion
    Griffin


2. Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s first female Prime Minister. Which political party did Margaret Thatcher lead?
    Conservative
    Liberal Democrat
    Labour
    British National Party


3. If a person in the UK is given an ASBO what have they received?
    An honorary university degree.
    A driving offence conviction.
    An order of chivalry given by the Queen
    An order to behave in a civilised manner.


4. Which King of England was killed when, according to legend, he was shot in the eye with an arrow at the Battle of Hastings?
    King Canute
    Henry I
    Edward the Confessor
    King Harold


5. Bangers and Mash is a traditional British meal and can be found on many UK pub menus. What is Bangers and Mash?
    Meat pie and mashed peas
    Prawns and mashed avocdo
    Sausages and mashed potato
    Haggis and mashed turnips


6. Scotland is the second largest country of the United Kingdom. What city is Scotland’s capital?
    Dundee
    Aberdeen
    Glasgow
    Edinburgh


7. Wassailing is a longstanding tradition in parts of the UK. Which of these is the best description of Wassailing?
    Wrestling contests held in muddy fields
    Fertility ceremony held in apple orchards
    Blessing a bridge for the safety of travellers
    A ceremony paying respect to the Lord of the Manor


8. According to legend Saint Patrick is credited with banishing which creatures from the Irish mainland?
    Rats
    Dragons
    Snakes
    Unicorns


9. Archibald Leach was born in Bristol, England in 1904. He left the UK in 1920 to find fame and fortune in the USA. In which profession did he gain success?
    basket ball player
    violinist
    politician
    actor


10. Which of the UK national landmarks listed below is affectionately known as the “Old Lady of Threadneedle Street”?
    The Bank of England
    The Houses of Parliament
    Buckingham Palace
    The Central Criminal Court


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