Social Class
Who invented the British class system?
The Norman French
What’s Britain’s national dish?
Chicken tikka masala
Can you name one way sport can affect everyday life in the UK?
Terminology, attitudes towards fairness and fairplay and the underdog.
What kind of political system does the UK have?
A parliamentary democracy/monarchy.
Remember, remember.....
the fifth of November!
Your accent.
How do you say ‘Guten Appetit’ in British English?
You usually don't.
Can you name 2 crazy British sports?
Gurning, bog-snorkelling, shin-kicking, cheese rolling, worm charming
Name the 2 houses of parliament.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords.
What would you do on a bridge-day (Brückentag) in the UK?
Probably work because they don't exist!
What is a private school called in the UK?
A public school.
How would you describe and explain most British people’s attitude to food and drink?
Ambivalent - they just don't care.
Which of these sports was invented in the UK? Football, rugby, horse-racing.
Football and rugby.
What is the British (not Scottish) electoral system called?
First-past-the-post or majority voting system.
What happens if a bank holiday falls on a weekend?
You get the following Monday off.
Can you name a famous British public school?
Eton, Harrow, The King's School, Westminster School, Winchester College.
Who invented the fried Mars bar?
The Scots! (Stonehaven, near Aberdeen)
Can you name 1 British expression that comes from sport?
I will accept anything we had on the course, e.g. 'to be on a sticky wicket.'
What is devolution in British politics?
The passing down of power from London to the regions and Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
When and where would you celebrate Burns' Night?
On Jan 25 in Scotland.
What class would the following words normally be associated with? 1. The Guardian Newspaper, 2. Eton College, 3. A serviette.
1. middle class, 2. upper class, 3. working class.
Can you name 2 popular traditional British meals? (Not fish and chips or curry!)
Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, Pie and Mash, Bangers and Mash, Toad-in-the-hole, Scones and tea
What sport does this come from and what does it mean? 'The Prime Minister missed his goals by playing the wrong iron.'
Golf. It means s/he used the wrong tactics. An 'iron' is a golf club.
What is the West Lothian Question?
The fact that Scottish MPs can vote on English matters but English MPs can't vote directly on Scottish affairs.
What are Nikolaus, Christi Himmelfahrt and Männertag as special occaisons in the UK?
They don't exist as special occaisons! (St. Nicolaus Day, Ascension Day, Father's Day?)