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Quiz about Saint George
Quiz about Saint George

Saint George Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about Saint George? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by vesann. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
vesann
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
359,176
Updated
Feb 18 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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402
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Question 1 of 10
1. Saint George is often depicted on a horse. What colour is that horse usually? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Saint George is the patron saint of a number of countries. Of which one of these is he the patron saint? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. According to the legend what animal did Saint George kill? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What famous English literary figure is said to have been born and died on St George's Day? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the date of Saint George's Day, according to the Julian Calendar? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these describes the flag of St George? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which Shakespeare play would you find the line "Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George'"?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to the legend, why did Saint George kill the beast? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Of which of these groups is Saint George the patron? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How did St George die? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Saint George is often depicted on a horse. What colour is that horse usually?

Answer: White

In Orthodox icons St George is always on a white horse while St Demetrius is shown on a red horse. Both were soldiers. St George is shown slaying a dragon whilst St Demetrius is slaying a gladiator.
2. Saint George is the patron saint of a number of countries. Of which one of these is he the patron saint?

Answer: England

St David is the patron saint of Wales, St Andrew of Scotland and St Patrick of Ireland. St George is also the patron saint of Georgia, Palestine, Ethiopia and others.
3. According to the legend what animal did Saint George kill?

Answer: dragon

The legend of St George and the Dragon originated in Libya. The dragon is used to represent Satan.
4. What famous English literary figure is said to have been born and died on St George's Day?

Answer: William Shakespeare

Rupert Brooke also died on St George's Day. Lord Byron died on April 19th, Charles Dickens died on June 9th and John Milton died on November 8th.
5. What is the date of Saint George's Day, according to the Julian Calendar?

Answer: April 23rd

In Georgia, St George's Day is celebrated 13 days later as they use the Julian Calendar which was based on the Roman calendar. In 1582 the Gregorian calendar was introduced and is now commonly used throughout most of the world. Much of the Eastern Orthodox Church continues to use the Julian calendar, for example for setting the date of Easter.

As the two calendars have gradually drawn apart there are now 13 days' difference between them.
6. Which of these describes the flag of St George?

Answer: red cross on a white background

St George's flag (for England) was combined with St Andrew's flag (for Scotland) and St. Patrick's flag (for Ireland) to make the Union Jack.
7. In which Shakespeare play would you find the line "Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George'"?

Answer: Henry V

Probably one of the best known Shakespearean quotes, this was said in the play by King Henry and is the closing line of the speech that starts with another famous line: "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more".
8. According to the legend, why did Saint George kill the beast?

Answer: To rescue the princess

In the legend the princess tried to stop St George but he was too brave.
Killing the dragon freed the path to the spring of water needed by the local population.
9. Of which of these groups is Saint George the patron?

Answer: Scouts

St Martin de Tours is the patron saint of the Boys' Brigade.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino is the patron saint of pilots.
The Mother's Union do not have a specific patron saint, though presumably Mary, the mother of Jesus, could be regarded as such.
10. How did St George die?

Answer: He was decapitated

St George was a Roman soldier who refused to give up his sacrifice to the Roman gods and declared himself as a Christian. After various tortures the emperor Diocletian had him executed.
Source: Author vesann

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