European Day of Languages 2023

What colour is the French flag?

• yellow, red, black

• blue, white, red

• blue, yellow, black

• red, green, blue

Answer explanation

How many types of cheese do the French have?

• fewer than 900

• between 900-1000

• between 1000-1100

• more than 1200

What is the capital of France?

• Madrid

• Brussels

• Lyon

• Paris

What was Paris once called?

• Bonjour

• Lutece

• Dupont

• Monsieur

Which animal is the emblem of France?

• a horse

• a lion

• an eagle

• a rooster

What is the floral emblem of Scotland?

• a thistle

• a rose

• a daffodil

• a shamrock

Answer explanation

Who is Scotland's patron saint?

• Saint Patrick

• Saint Brunchilda

• Saint Andrew

• Saint Joseph

Answer explanation

What do you call this element of men's garments in Scotland?

• a skirt

• a gown

• a kilt

• tartan

Answer explanation

Tartan is a patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours, forming simple or complex rectangular patterns.

What is a sporran?

• a traditional Scottish sport

• a kind of a small pouch (a bag) worn together with a kilt

• an engagement ring

• a traditional Scottish instrument

Answer explanation

What is the name of a famous Scottish monster?

• Frankenstein's Monster

• Godzilla

• Chupacabra

• Nessy - the Loch Ness Monster

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