CROSS-CULTURAL QUIZ
WITHIN the year of English language
Chair of Foreign Languages
What is England famous for?

1) What is the most important prehistoric monument in England?
2) Where do many people go to watch a football game, play pool or just have a beer?
3) What is the national drink of England?
4) Which British poet has his own special (national) day?
5) Who built the London Bridge?
6) Hockey is Canada's National sport. What is England's national sport?
7) Who lead the British nation during the Second World War?
8) What do they call Santa Claus in England?
9) Where does the British Prime Minister live?
10) What is the official name of the UK?
11) What is the motto of Wales?
12) How old do children have to be before they can work in England?
13) How many bridges are there across the River Thames?
14) Name three famous persons in the UK, William by name.
15) Who said this famous quotation: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life?”
16) What is the oldest English-language encyclopedia still in print?
17) What is Harrods?
18) How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
19) What book was the famous film “My Fair Lady” based on? 
20) What is the oldest British university?

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