Historical Facts
Which Belarusian city gave its name to the famous belts worn by nobility?
Slutsk
Who was the longest-reigning British monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II (70 years)
What is the name of the famous British detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes
What is the most famous Belarusian potato dish?
Draniki
What colors did Slutsk belts have for mourning?
Black
In what year did Belarus adopt its Constitution?
1994
Who was the first Belarusian woman cosmonaut?
Marina Vasilevskaya
What is the name of the famous British film series about a boy wizard?
Harry Potter
What is the most famous British dish made of fish and potatoes?
Fish and chips
What animal is a national symbol of Belarus?
The bison (zubr)
What document did King John sign in 1215?
The Magna Carta
Who was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II?
Prince Philip
What is the name of the famous Belarusian theatre in Minsk?
The Yanka Kupala National Academic Theatre
What do British people call a cup of tea?
A cuppa
What animal is a national symbol of Britain?
The lion
What is the name of the British Queen who ruled for 63 years and gave her name to an era?
Queen Victoria
Which Belarusian princess connected the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to the royal families of Europe?
Sophia of Halshany
What is the name of the famous British theatre in London connected with Shakespeare?
The Globe Theatre
What is the name of the Belarusian soup made with beetroot?
Borsch (or khaladnik — cold beetroot soup)
What is the name of the precious metal used in Slutsk belts?
Gold
What was the name of the Belarusian noble family that founded the Slutsk Manufactory?
The Radziwills
Who was the British monarch before Queen Elizabeth II?
King George VI (her father)
What is the name of the famous Belarusian writer who wrote about the beauty of Belarus?
Yanka Kupala
What is the traditional British dish of sausages baked in batter called?
Toad-in-the-hole
What is the name of the British royal treasure that includes the crown, sceptre, and orb?
The Crown Jewels