The UK / The British Empire
Which country is not considered part of the UK but is considered part of the British Isles?
Ireland
Why did Henry the 8th want to end his marriage with Catherine of Aragon?
He wanted a male heir.
Why are there two separate taps for hot and cold water?
In the past, hot water was not safe for drinking so the taps were separated.
Today, it's safe, but that's the tradition.
Is Yorkshire pudding savoury or sweet?
savoury
Write and correctly pronounce the English translation for the following words:
1. inzuppato
2. rubinetto
1. soggy
2. water tap
Which countries are included in the United Kingdom?
England, Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland
Why did the people in England criticize the Catholic Church?
Why do many houses have carpet on the floor?
They keep the houses warmer and stop noises carrying from room to room.
In the past, people had stone or tile floors and put rugs on top. Then later, carpet became more common.
What is the alternative name for a full english breakfast?
A full English "fry up"
Write and correctly pronounce the English translation for the following words:
1. secco
2. fritto
1. dry (drai)
2. fried (fraid)
The ________ is the head of government. The Parliament of the United Kingdom is made up of ___________, _________, and __________.
The Prime Minister
The House of Commons, The House of Lords, and The Crown
The Pope gave Henry the 8th the title ______________ after he wrote a book called the Defence of the Seven Sacraments in response to Martin Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church.
Defender of the Faith
Why is the washing machine kept in the kitchen?
For safety reasons: it's dangerous to have electricity and water in the same room; the kitchen is the only place in a British house where you're permitted to have water and electricity.
For a similar reason, there is a cord switch light in the bathroom - so you don't come into direct contact with electricity while your body has contact with water.
How was fish and chips traditionally served?
Wrapped in a newspaper
Write and correctly pronounce the English translation for the following words:
1. luogo / posto
2. molto salato
3. salato
1. site
2. salty
3. savoury / savory
The diarchy in Northern Ireland represents the two main groups, _________ and __________.
The Unionists & Nationalists
In 1534, Henry used the Parliament to make himself Head of the Church of England through the document called the ______________.
Act of Supremacy
What does the color of a Scottish kilt depend on and when are they worn?
The color depends on the family, or clan, the wearer is from.
They are worn on special occasions.
What two traditionally foreign cuisines are popular in the UK?
Chinese food and Curry
Write and correctly pronounce the English translation for the following words:
1. ricchezza
2. erede
3. umile
4. pellegrinaggio
1. wealth (welth)
2. heir (er)
3. humble (hambl)
4. pilgrimage (pilgrimaj)
Many of Britain's former colonies are part of a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries home to 2.5 billion people called __________.
The Commonwealth
What did Henry create in order to gain the wealth and properties of the Catholic Church?
The Court of Augmentations: they wrote reports on the wealth of the monasteries and organized for them to be sold to nobles and gentry. The profits went to the King.
English is the main language in the UK, but people in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales also speak old Celtic languages. One small town is famous for having the longest place names in the world. Where is it?
Wales
What's the difference between a shepherds pie and a cottage pie?
The meat!
shepherds pie - lamb
cottage pie - beef
Write and correctly pronounce the English translation for the following words:
1. in umido / stufato
2. crudo
3. bollito
4. coda / fila
5. affumicata
1. stewed (stud)
2. raw (rua)
3. boiled (boild)
4. queue (kiu)
5. smoked (smokd)