British Culture Quiz

In British attitude, the house is

• nation

• "home"

• land

• investment.

Answer explanation

In British attitude, the house is seen as an investment, not just a 'home' or 'land'. This reflects the focus on property value and financial return.

Which is NOT a public holiday in Britain?

• Christmas

• New Year Day

• Spring Bank holiday

• Haloween

What are the main parts of the British Parliament?

• The House of Commons

• The House of Lords, the House of Commons, the Queen

• The House of Lords, the House of Commons

• None is correct

Answer explanation

The main parts of the British Parliament are the House of Lords and the House of Commons, making the answer choice 'The House of Lords, the House of Commons' correct.

Where would a Britons hate to live in? I

• detached houses

• semi-detached houses

• terraced houses

• flats

Answer explanation

A Briton would hate to live in flats, as they typically prefer detached or semi-detached houses over shared living spaces like flats.

Which is NOT a symbol of England?

• Rose

• Lion

• Red dragon

• Double decker

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Red dragon' as it is not a symbol of England. The other options - Rose, Lion, and Double decker - are all symbols associated with England.

Which is the role of the monarch?

• Giving royal assent to the bill

• Choosing anyone she likes to be PM

• Giving a veto to a bill

• Stopping the government going ahead with any of its policies

Answer explanation

The role of the monarch is to give royal assent to the bill, making it a law.

The United Kingdom is made up of

• England, Scotland and Wales.

• England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• Great Britain and Ireland.

• England, Scotland, Wales and Southern Ireland.

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, making the correct answer choice 'England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.'

Where would a Britons go to eat out?

• English typical restaurants

• French restaurants

• Chinese or Indian

• both B and C

Answer explanation

Britons would go to eat out at French restaurants for European cuisine and Chinese or Indian restaurants for international flavors, hence the correct answer is both B and C.

Children in Northern Ireland must attend school between what ages?

• 4-15

• 5-15

• 4-16

• 5-16

Answer explanation

Children in Northern Ireland must attend school between the ages of 5-16, as stated in the correct answer choice.

What characterizes a popular newspaper?

• less print

• interested in private life

• a lot of pictures

• all of them

Answer explanation

A popular newspaper is characterized by being interested in private life, making it the correct choice among the options provided.