The United Kindgom
The official name of the UK
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Union Flag is known as
the Union Jack
Where The United States of America is situated?
It is situated in the central and southern parts of the continent of North America, and includes the state of Alaska and the Hawaii Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Who is the current monarch in the UK?
King Charles III
The English language is from what family of languages?
Indo- European family
Government type
constitutional monarchy
The upright red is the cross is...
the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England
Government type
Federal republic
Who had the longest reign in British history?
Queen Elizabeth was the longest reigning British Monarch of all time.
English has common roots with French. True or False
True(Germanic language is a common root)
Where is the UK situated?
Western Europe, British Isles
The red diagonal cross is...
the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland
When does the country celebrate its national holiday?
The country celebrates its national holiday, Independence Day, on the 4th of July, the day when it declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Who is the heir of the UK monarch?
Prince William, the eldest son of the current monarch.
Why is English called the language of Shakespeare?
Because of his contribution to the development of the language
What separates Great Britain from Europe?
the English Channel
Dieu et mon droit is written under the shield True or False?
True. ('God and my right')
How is called the flag of the USA?
The flag of the USA is called the Stars and Stripes.
Kings And Queens Celebrate Two Birthdays. True or False?
Kings and Queens actually have two birthdays. Although this might seem impossible or hard to understand, there is an interesting reason for this. Typically, a monarch’s birthday is celebrated by a parade known as Trooping the Colour. However, Edward VII’s birthday was in November and he decided that it would be too cold to celebrate, so he moved his birthday to a date in June. It was the same with Queen Elizabeth who used to celebrate her birthday privately on April 21, but she would recognise this milestone with the public on the second Saturday of June.
Old age
Asian countries
Internet
People speaking English as a second language
What are the highest mountains in the British Isles?
The Highlands are the highest mountains in the British isles, the highest point is Ben Nevis, located in Scotland
How many lions are on the Coat of Arms?
9(the three lions of England in the first and fourth quarters, the lion of Scotland in the second. The shield is supported by a lion and there is a lion on the crown)
What is the largest river in the USA?
The largest river in the USA is the Mississippi River
A Queen’s Husband Becomes A King. True or False?
False. You may have noticed that when Charles became King, his wife Camilla was given the title of Queen. It will be the same when Prince William is crowned. Then, his wife Kate will also become a Queen. However, when a man marries a Queen, he doesn’t become King. This is why, Prince Philip who was Queen Elizabeth’s husband never became King. The reason for this longstanding rule in the Royal Family is because the title of King is only ever given to someone who inherits the throne.
Name the languages that influenced English during its development
Throughout history, other languages have influenced English. Though initially, of Germanic origin, it has been in fact replaced around 500 B.C. by the Celtic language.
During the Norman Conquest of 1066, William the Conqueror imposed a new government, and tried to impose on Britain the conquerors’ French