British Geography andHistory__ Contest.pptVIP

British Geography and History Contest 1.What does British Isles refer to ? All of the Unites Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. 2. What is the full name of GMT? How far is GMT from Beijing? (Greenwich Mean Time, 8 hours) 3. Which two months represent the hottest and the coldest months in Britain? (July, January) 4. What’s the title of the national anthem of Britain? God Save the Queen 5. In which part of Britain can you find the Snowdonia National Park? Wales 6. ___________ is the second largest seaport in Britain Liverpool 7. What is the longest river of the UK? Severn 8. Which part of Britain is not in the flag of the UK? Walescomment: England conquered Wales in the 13th century, so it is not in the flag of the UK. 9. What is the flag of the UK called? Union Jack 10.__________ is the London home of the British sovereign. The Buckingham Palace. 11._________ in London is the plac3e where the British Prime Minister lives. No.10 Downing Street. 12. In which part of the UK is the Lake District? England 13. What’s the national flower of England? Rose 14. What are the three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain and form the basis of the modern British people? The Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. 15. What’s the highest peak in mainland Britain? Ben Nevis. 16.The sun never sets on the British Empire Because Britain once occupied one-third of the land in the world. 17. What is the capital of Scotland? Edinburgh 18.Who is the first Norman king in England? William, the conqueror 19. Stratford upon Avon is the birth place of ________. William Shakespeare 20. _______ is possibly London’s most famous landmark and looks most spectacular at night when its faces are illuminated. Big Ben 21.What’s the subway called in London? Underground 22.In which church are the crowning or coronation ceremonies held traditionally? Westminster Abbey 23.What’s the Pennies called since the 19th century? The backbone of England 24. Which city is the most populous city in the European Union.