Symbols and Plants in British Culture

The video explores the national emblems of the UK countries: England's red rose, Scotland's thistle, Northern Ireland's shamrock, and Wales' daffodil and leek. Each emblem has historical and cultural significance, such as the red rose symbolizing the end of the Wars of the Roses, the thistle's legend involving Vikings, the shamrock's connection to Saint Patrick, and the daffodil and leek's ties to Welsh traditions.

What does the red rose symbolize in England's history?

• The end of the Wars of the Roses

• The defeat of the House of Lancaster

• The victory of the House of York

• The beginning of the Wars of the Roses

Which event is associated with the thistle becoming Scotland's symbol?

• The coronation of Robert the Bruce

• The retreat of the Vikings

• The signing of the Declaration of Arbroath

• The Battle of Bannockburn

How did Saint Patrick use the shamrock in his teachings?

• To explain the concept of the Holy Trinity

• To symbolize peace and unity

• To represent the Irish landscape

• To teach about the seasons

What flower is worn by some Welsh people on Saint David's Day?

• Rose

• Daffodil

• Thistle

• Shamrock

Which plant did Saint David advise the Welsh army to wear?

• Leek

• Shamrock

• Thistle

• Rose