10 Lies You Were Taught About The UK

10 Lies You Were Taught About The UK

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Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video debunks common myths about the UK, covering topics like the decline of tea, British weather misconceptions, the variety of British accents, stereotypes about British dentistry, trends in binge drinking, differences between London and the rest of the UK, UK gun laws, perceptions of British intelligence, emotional expression, and the evolution of British cuisine.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drink has overtaken tea as the most popular in Britain?

Water

Juice

Hot Chocolate

Coffee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of days in Britain are rain-free according to the Met Office?

50%

60%

71%

80%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which British accent is said to be dying out?

Cockney

Geordie

Scouse

The Queen's English

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of UK citizens visited the dentist in the last year?

30%

90%

50%

70%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in British binge drinking since 2005?

Increased

Decreased

Stayed the same

Unknown

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of London's residents were born abroad?

37%

9%

20%

50%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of guns are legal in the UK?

Shotguns and rifles

Handguns

None

All types

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