Life Style
Drinking tea is a popular past time in Britain. There is a tradition of people not only enjoying tea and some food but also showing off their best cups and other accessories. It usually occurs between 3:30 and 5 pm. What is the name of this tradition?
Afternoon Tea
St.Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the 5th century. In Ireland it's a religious holiday. Irish families traditionally go to church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. People also wear a special colour to show support and love for their culture. What colour is it?
Green
The River Thames is the second-longest river in the UK. It is also one of the most important rivers in the country and runs through a number of cities. Which city does it famously run through?
London or Oxford
In 1960 four young men from Liverpool, England formed a rock band that would soon become a world wide sensation. Their names were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. What was the name of the band they created?
The Beatles
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See eye to eye
Usually, when people need to start a conversation with someone, they pick some simple topic to discuss. It can be family, work, studies. But each country/region has its own “favourite” conversation starter. Which topic do Brits like to discuss?
Weather
The best way to deliver a message to friends, family and even co-workers would be through a greeting card. There are different traditional congratulation messages for different holidays. For example on Christmas we say "Merry Christmas". On what holiday do we say, “Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you!”?
St. Valentine's Day – 14th of February
The USA is the third largest country in the world. Its big territory is divided into a number of states, each of which has its own capital and even laws. How many states does the USA have?
50 (plus the District of Columbia)
On May 16, 1929 in Hollywood the first ever Academy Award ceremony took place. It was a presentation during a private dinner at a hotel with just 270 people and it ran for 15 minutes. Today it is one of the most prestigious award one can get in the film industry. What is it called?
(The) Oscars
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An apple a day keeps a doctor away
Sport holds a central place in Britain. The UK has played an important role in the creation and global spread of many sports. Sport, that originates in a specific country is often considered its "traditional" sport. Which sports could be considered traditional for Britain? (name at least 2)
Eg. football, cricket, polo
Guy Fawkes Nights is a celebration on the 5th on November of an event of 1605. Fawkes was part of a group of people who tried to overthrow the king by doing something. By they were caught and stopped the night before. Now people celebrate this day by lighting of bonfires or burning of effigies (чучело) of Guy Fawkes. What did this group of people try to do to overthrow the king?
They attempted to blow up the House of Parliament
Australia's capital was established in 1913. It's the biggest inland city of Australia and it is located at the northern end on the continent. One of the possible meanings of its name is "meeting place". Which city is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Born in 1958, the future King of Pop started his carrer at the age of six in a band with 4 of his siblings. His world record music achievements broke racial barriers in America. He revolutionised the pop genre through songs, stages, and fashion. He also popularised street dance moves including the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Who is he?
Michael Jackson
300
Health is wealth
Like most countries, there are a few Canadian stereotypes that they are known for. From snow to hockey to maple syrup, certain images may come to mind when you think of this North American country. How would most people describe Canadians? (character trait)
Polite
Montréal International Jazz Festival is an annual jazz festival that happens every summer since 1980s. Every year it features roughly 3,000 artists from around 30 countries, more than 650 concerts, and welcomes over 2 million visitors. The hosting country's national groups performing original music can take part in the Concours de Jazz competition. In which country does the festival take place?
Canada
The United KIngdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Each of these countries has its own rich history and culture. They also have their own national attributes: flag, coat of arms, flower, animal etc. Name the national flower and animal of Scotland.
Flower - thistle; animal - unicorn
In 1950s an English author wrote a fantasy series that would later become revolutionary for its genre. Years later a New Zealand filmmaker would win the rights to adapt these books to screen. The production built a lot of set pieces for the film, that are still in New Zealand, open for tourists and fans. What is this fantasy series called?
The Lord of the Rings
400
Knowledge is power
Ireland has one of the richest traditions in the world. The people gather together and do an activity to pass those traditions to younger generations. This is the oldest art form of the country. It's called “seanchaí”. What activity does this tradition include?
Storytelling
Celts were a collection of tribes which came from central Europe. They were also one of the first peoples in the UK. Now, every January in Glasgow a festival is held to celebrate their culture. It’s the largest music festival in Europe and the UK, a lot of different bands perform there, both traditional music played on bagpipes or more modern versions of the songs. In which country in the UK does this festival take place?
Scotland
The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of the smaller islands within the British Isles, making up a total area of almost 250k km2. Some of them have people living on them (inhabited) but most do not. How many inhabited islands do you think are part of the UK?
~200 (210)
Which English-speaking country's national football team wears this crest and what is their nicknames?
England, The Three Lions
500
Laughter is the best medicine