Slovakia
What is the typical Slovak dish?
potato dumplings with sheep cheese and fried bacon
How many countries are there in the UK?
4
Give the names of two states that border with the USA.
Canada, Mexico
Name 3 dishes that are eaten in our country at Christmas.
fish(carp), salad, sour cabbage soup, wafers, garlic, honey
Complete: The head of the Government is called...
Prime Minister
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
In which state can you find the highest mountain of the USA?
in Alaska
When exactly is Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve - 24th of December
Christmas Day - 25th of December
Which holiday is connected with going to cemeteries and decorating graves?
All Saints´ Day
Give the name of the longest river in the UK.
the Severn
On the border with Canada we can find one of the biggest world natural wonders. What is its name?
The Niagara Falls
What is the aim of Easter Egg Hunt?
decorating Easter eggs and hiding them in the house or garden for children to hunt for on Easter Sunday
What does "The National Council of the Slovak Republic" stand for?
Parliament
What does it mean if a country is a constitutional monarchy?
That means that the official head of the country is the monarch, but his powers are limited by the constitution.
Complete: The legislative power in the politics of the USA represents....
Congress
Complete: On New Year´s Day, people usually make ........ and promise to change or improve their lives.
resolutions
Who represents the executive branch of political power in our country?
Government and President
What are the duties of Queen Elizabeth II.? Give two examples.
1. she visits various parts of Britain every year,
2. she gives audiences to the Prime Minister and other important persons,
3. she is a commander-in-chief of all armed forces
4. head of the Church of England;
5. she also awards various titles.
The USA is a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs. How do we call this type of political system?
federation
Why is the 4th of July such an important holiday for Americans?
they celebrate the independence of American colonies from the British