British culture

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Video
Watch the video on the next slide and
Name at least 5 facts in this video and compare them to Dutch Culture. (slide after the video!)

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Slide 3 - Video

Name 5 facts about British Life mentioned in the video.

Slide 4 - Open question

Now compare these 5 facts to the Dutch Culture. What is different?

Slide 5 - Open question

The capital of England is:

Slide 6 - Open question

Slide 7 - Video

Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain
A
True
B
False

Slide 8 - Quiz

Britain is a
A
Democracy
B
Dictatorship
C
Monarchy
D
Republic

Slide 9 - Quiz

What is the British Flag called?
A
Union George
B
The Cross
C
Rule Britania
D
Union Jack

Slide 10 - Quiz

What do you call de "2e Kamer" in Britain
A
House of Commons
B
Room Two
C
Lower House
D
Government

Slide 11 - Quiz

Slide 12 - Video

What do you call de "1e Kamer" in Britain?
A
House of Rule
B
The First Room
C
House of Lords
D
Cabinette

Slide 13 - Quiz

Where do these two meet?
A
Houses of Parliament
B
The White House
C
Palace of Westminster
D
Downing Street

Slide 14 - Quiz

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
A
Boris Yeltsin
B
Boris Johnson
C
David Cameron
D
Nicola Sturgeon

Slide 15 - Quiz

What are the three (!) symbols of England?
A
St. George's cross
B
Three Lions
C
The Red Rose
D
The Crown

Slide 16 - Quiz

What is the national animal of Scotland?
A
The lion
B
The wolf
C
The Unicorn
D
Sheep

Slide 17 - Quiz

What are two national symbols of Wales?
A
Sheep
B
Leek
C
Daffodil
D
Rose

Slide 18 - Quiz

Slide 19 - Video

What language family is spoken in Wales
A
Gaelic
B
Celtic
C
Latin
D
Nordic

Slide 20 - Quiz

What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?
A
16
B
18
C
21
D
15

Slide 21 - Quiz

What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?
A
Halloween
B
Autumn
C
The end of the Great Fire of London
D
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament.

Slide 22 - Quiz

How often is a general election held in the UK?
A
Every five years or sooner if the Prime Minister decides
B
Every four years, on the last Thursday in May
C
Every five years, on the first Thursday in May

Slide 23 - Quiz

Which Somerset town is believed to be the cradle of Christianity in England and the burial place of King Arthur?
A
London
B
Cambridge
C
Liverpool
D
Glastonbury

Slide 24 - Quiz

In the UK, what colour is the background on signs showing tourist information?
A
Green
B
Brown
C
Yellow
D
White

Slide 25 - Quiz

What is the highest mountain in the UK
A
Ben Nevis
B
Mendips
C
Snowdon
D
Scafell Pike

Slide 26 - Quiz

Which town in England contains the largest castle in Europe?
A
Windsor
B
Wembley
C
London
D
Edinburgh

Slide 27 - Quiz

Slide 28 - Video

The Central Criminal Court of England & Wales is better known as what?
A
The Old Man
B
CCE
C
The Jail
D
The Old Bailey

Slide 29 - Quiz

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
A
Dublin
B
Cardiff
C
Belfast
D
Cork

Slide 30 - Quiz

Which English King had six wives?
A
Henry VIII
B
Henry VII
C
Charles II
D
Louis I

Slide 31 - Quiz

Slide 32 - Video

When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
A
17 March
B
25 December
C
5 November
D
1 January

Slide 33 - Quiz

Entry to British museums and art galleries is usually
A
Cheap
B
Expensive
C
Free

Slide 34 - Quiz

Slide 35 - Video

Where is Cockney spoken
A
Manchester
B
Liverpool
C
London
D
Dublin

Slide 36 - Quiz

Slide 37 - Video

I have learned more about British Culture.
A
Yes
B
A bit
C
definitely
D
Not really

Slide 38 - Quiz

Slide 39 - Video