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The British Experience. Part Seven

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The British Experience Part Seven game quiz
"Some more questions about the culture, people, food and places of the British Isles."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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


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


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


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
    King Harold
    Edward the Confessor
    Henry I


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?
    Aberdeen
    Dundee
    Edinburgh
    Glasgow


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
    A ceremony paying respect to the Lord of the Manor
    Blessing a bridge for the safety of travellers
    Fertility ceremony held in apple orchards


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


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?
    actor
    politician
    basketball player
    violinist


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


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Compiled Nov 19 12