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National symbols worksheet extraction

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

blue

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Wales

2.

Ulster

a)

Wales

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

England

3.

St. George

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

4.

Johnson

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

England

d)

Wales

5.

tartan

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Wales

6.

Black Country

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

Scotland

d)

England

7.

Sean

a)

Ireland

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

England

8.

Cockney

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Ireland

9.

Rhymney

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Ireland

10.

Square Mile

a)

England

b)

Ireland

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

11.

cricket

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Wales

12.

Albion

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

England

13.

Catholics

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

14.

Snowdon

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

Ireland

d)

England

15.

Six Counties

a)

Ireland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Scotland

16.

leek

a)

Scotland

b)

England

c)

Wales

d)

Ireland

17.

Beetles

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

England

18.

Robin Hood

a)

Wales

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

England

19.

The Downs

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

Wales

20.

Granite City

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Scotland

21.

haggis

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

England

22.

white cross

a)

England

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

23.

Falls Road

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

Ireland

d)

England

24.

Hyde Park

a)

Ireland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Scotland

25.

Hadrian's Wall

a)

Ireland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Scotland

26.

harp

a)

Ireland

b)

England

c)

Wales & Ireland

d)

Scotland

27.

Titanic

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Wales

28.

Stormont

a)

Ireland

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

England

29.

Slieve Donard

a)

Scotland

b)

England

c)

Wales

d)

Ireland

30.

Land of Song

a)

Wales

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

England

31.

kirk

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Scotland

32.

Stonehenge

a)

England

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

33.

Glaswegian

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Ireland

34.

Lake District

a)

England

b)

Ireland

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

35.

Trafalgar Square

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

Wales

d)

England

36.

crofters

a)

Ireland

b)

England

c)

Scotland

d)

Wales

37.

Anglo-Saxon

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

Scotland

d)

England

38.

Shakespeare

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Scotland

39.

Pennine Chain

a)

Ireland

b)

England

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

40.

The Giant's Causeway

a)

Scotland

b)

Wales

c)

England

d)

Ireland

41.

murals

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Ireland

42.

Red Dragon

a)

Ireland

b)

England

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

43.

Caledonia

a)

Ireland

b)

England

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

44.

Nottingham

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

45.

Athens of the North

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Ireland

d)

Scotland

46.

Nessie

a)

Wales

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Scotland

47.

Eisteddfod

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

48.

coal mining

a)

Wales

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

England & Wales

49.

Lough Neagh

a)

Ireland

b)

England & Wales

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

50.

Notting Hill Carnival

a)

Wales

b)

Scotland

c)

England

d)

Ireland

51.

Cymru

a)

England

b)

Ireland

c)

Wales

d)

Scotland

52.

Presbyterian

a)

Wales

b)

England

c)

Ireland

d)

Scotland

53.

Unionists

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

Wales

54.

Cheviot Hills

a)

England

b)

Scotland

c)

Ireland

d)

Wales

55.

Industrial Revolution

a)

England

b)

Wales

c)

Scotland

d)

Ireland

56.

What does the phrase “stiff upper lip” mean in British culture?

a)

Making jokes in uncomfortable situations

b)

Concealing emotions and staying calm

c)

Showing strong emotions in public

57.

Which topic do British people often use to fill gaps in conversation with strangers?

a)

Money

b)

Weather

c)

Politics

58.

In daily life, how do most British people treat their private issues (relationships, earnings, health)?

a)

Talk only with close friends

b)

Discuss openly, even with strangers

c)

Rarely discuss, even with friends

59.

What is considered an insult to British people regarding privacy?

a)

Praising their achievement

b)

Asking direct personal questions

c)

Helping others too much

60.

“An Englishman’s home is his castle” expresses which value?

a)

Generosity

b)

Privacy

c)

Hospitality

61.

When sharing a house in Britain, what is the expected etiquette?

a)

Enter other people’s rooms without asking

b)

Knock before entering someone’s room

c)

Share all personal information with housemates

62.

Which behaviour best characterizes “British reserve”?

a)

Speaking loudly in public

b)

Avoiding attention and public display of emotions

c)

Giving gifts to strangers

63.

When a British person says, “Mind your own business,” what do they mean?

a)

Make conversation for friendship

b)

Do not interfere in other people’s private matters

c)

Help others with their work

64.

Which of the following would be considered impolite in British culture?

a)

Refusing tea

b)

Asking about someone’s salary

c)

Talking about the weather

65.

At a social event, what topic is safest to bring up first with a British person you’ve just met?

a)

Religion

b)

Weather

c)

Family issues

66.

What is considered most shameful for a British person regarding humour?

a)

Laughing at others

b)

Having no sense of humour

c)

Telling cruel jokes in public

67.

Which of the following is NOT a typical trait of British humour?

a)

Self-deprecation

b)

Understatement

c)

Loud, exaggerated gestures

68.

“Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” is an example of:

a)

Wordplay (pun)

b)

Sarcasm

c)

Understatement

69.

British people commonly use humour to:

a)

Show off their intelligence

b)

Avoid awkward social situations

c)

Offend their friends

70.

Which program best represents the British love of silliness?

a)

Mr. Bean

b)

CSI: London

c)

Strictly Come Dancing

71.

In conversation, how do British people often respond to praise?

a)

Boast about their achievements

b)

Downplay their accomplishment

c)

Change the topic

72.

Which of the following is NOT typical of British humour style?

a)

Laughing at oneself

b)

Using sarcasm

c)

Telling direct, serious stories

73.

Where would you likely see British wordplay or puns?

a)

Political speeches only

b)

Newspapers, everyday conversations

c)

Science lectures only

74.

What does “moderation” mean in British culture?

a)

Excessive enthusiasm

b)

Avoiding extremes and keeping balance

c)

Working and playing very hard

75.

Which phrase reflects the British attitude toward moderation?

a)

“Don’t rock the boat”

b)

“Go big or go home”

c)

“All or nothing”

76.

How do British people usually approach work and play?

a)

Overworking and then overindulging in entertainment

b)

Working moderately and playing moderately

c)

Avoiding both work and play

77.

What is typically avoided in British social interactions to maintain moderation?

a)

Calm discussions

b)

Sharing jokes and humour

c)

Loud arguments and emotional outbursts

78.

The phrase “don’t go overboard” in British culture means:

a)

Do not do something too much or excessively

b)

Avoid going on trips by boat

c)

Go for it with full energy

79.

What is a usual British habit that reflects moderation in daily life?

a)

Drinking excessive tea

b)

Drinking tea with just a small biscuit

c)

Never drinking tea

80.

How do British people behave in controversial discussions?

a)

Try to be polite and avoid confrontation

b)

Avoid the topic completely

c)

Argue loudly to win the debate

81.

Which of the following is NOT true about moderation in British culture?

a)

It helps maintain social harmony

b)

It involves balancing work and leisure

c)

It encourages exaggeration and drama

82.

What is a key factor people use in Britain to identify social class?

a)

The car they drive

b)

Their accent and way of speaking

c)

Their favorite color

83.

Which phrase best reflects British class-consciousness?

a)

“He’s from that sort of background”

b)

“Money is everything”

c)

“Everyone is equal”

84.

How has social class changed in modern Britain?

a)

It is only based on wealth now

b)

Success and profession increasingly matter

c)

Social class does not exist anymore

85.

Which of the following is NOT used to judge someone’s class in Britain?

a)

Method of dress

b)

Place of residence

c)

Eye color

86.

What does “posh” usually describe?

a)

People who speak with a standard or upper-class accent

b)

People from the working-class neighborhoods

c)

People who wear casual clothes only

87.

How is language important in British class-consciousness?

a)

It shows respect to others

b)

It reveals one’s social background

c)

It helps in making friends

88.

What does the phrase “Don’t say serviette, dear, we call it a napkin” illustrate?

a)

Different vocabulary for the same thing indicating class

b)

British politeness in correcting others

c)

A joke about food

89.

What is the main idea behind “fair play” in British culture?

a)

Winning at all costs

b)

Everyone should have a fair and equal chance

c)

Ignoring the rules if convenient

90.

Which social behavior is considered a symbol of fair play in Britain?

a)

Queuing patiently in line

b)

Cutting in front of others

c)

Arguing loudly to get ahead

91.

What happens if someone tries to cut the queue in the UK?

a)

People usually ignore it

b)

It is seen as a serious breach of etiquette

c)

The person is applauded

92.

In everyday conversations, which phrase means being fair?

a)

"Fair enough"

b)

"No way"

c)

"Too late now"

93.

What does the phrase "Fair's fair" mean?

a)

To acknowledge equality and justice

b)

To accept defeat

c)

To complain about unfairness

94.

What is the British attitude toward "cheating"?

a)

It is acceptable in certain situations

b)

It is strongly condemned

c)

It is ignored

95.

Which of the following is NOT a phrase related to fair play?

a)

"Take turns"

b)

"Go for it no matter what"

c)

"Live and let live"

96.

Which statement best reflects British fair play?

a)

It's okay to bend rules to win

b)

Everyone should play by the same rules

c)

Winners deserve special privileges

97.

Which of the following best describes fair play in British society?

a)

Strictly for sports only

b)

Rarely practiced

c)

A fundamental moral principle in many aspects of life

98.

What is a key feature of British courtesy?

a)

Avoiding causing inconvenience to others

b)

Always speaking honestly without filters

c)

Being loud and direct

99.

How do British people often express apology?

a)

Rarely say sorry

b)

Ignore minor mistakes

c)

Say "Sorry" very frequently, even when not at fault

100.

What does "negative politeness" mean in British culture?

a)

Being rude to strangers

b)

Always saying yes to requests

c)

Avoiding imposing or disturbing others

101.

How do British people usually react when someone cuts in line?

a)

They applaud the person

b)

They shout loudly

c)

They give subtle looks or sighs

102.

Why do British people avoid direct eye contact with strangers?

a)

They are shy

b)

They respect others' privacy and avoid intruding

c)

They dislike the person

103.

Which of the following is NOT a common polite phrase in Britain?

a)

Thank you

b)

Please

c)

Shut up

104.

How do British people often refuse requests?

a)

Using indirect or softened language to avoid offense

b)

Ignoring the request

c)

By saying "No" directly

105.

What is typical in British communication style regarding disagreement?

a)

They immediately change the subject

b)

They openly argue and debate aggressively

c)

They use polite and indirect language to soften disagreement

106.

Why might British people say "I might join you later" but never come?

a)

They forget the appointment

b)

To avoid hurting feelings with direct refusal

c)

They are unsure

107.

What is a key aspect of British modesty?

a)

Bragging about achievements

b)

Being overly confident

c)

Avoiding boasting and using understatement

108.

How might a British Olympic champion typically describe their accomplishment?

a)

"I won every competition easily"

b)

"I do a bit of sport"

c)

"I'm the best in the world"

109.

How do British people often respond to compliments?

a)

By modestly downplaying their abilities

b)

By confidently accepting them

c)

By changing the subject

110.

What is the typical tone of modesty in British communication?

a)

Quiet and understated

b)

Proud and loud

c)

Aggressive and direct

111.

What is a key value of British conservatism?

a)

Embracing rapid change

b)

Valuing stability and tradition

c)

Rejecting history

112.

British people often show nostalgia for:

a)

Exotic cultures

b)

The past

c)

The future

113.

How do British conservatives typically respond to social change?

a)

They welcome it enthusiastically

b)

They are cautious and sometimes resistant

c)

They ignore it

114.

Which of these is a common British conservative preference?

a)

Rejecting all old-fashioned customs

b)

Preserving historical pubs and architecture

c)

Modernizing all pubs and pubs only

115.

How do British conservatives often react to changes in currency or official systems?

a)

They do not care

b)

With enthusiasm and quick acceptance

c)

With complaints and discomfort

116.

Which side of the road do British people drive on?

a)

Middle of the road

b)

Right side

c)

Left side

117.

Which unit of measurement is commonly used by British people for height?

a)

Feet and inches

b)

Centimeters

c)

Meters

118.

How do British people usually express weight?

a)

Stones and pounds

b)

Liters

c)

Kilograms

119.

What temperature scale is still used informally in Britain?

a)

Fahrenheit and Celsius

b)

Celsius only

c)

Kelvin

120.

How do British people generally view the countryside?

a)

As unsafe and unattractive

b)

As dull and inconvenient

c)

As quiet, beautiful and healthy

121.

What is a popular outdoor hobby among British people?

a)

Urban shopping

b)

Driving

c)

Gardening

122.

What attitude do the British typically have toward their natural environment?

a)

They value and seek to protect it

b)

They prefer artificial landscapes

c)

They take it for granted

123.

What is one reason British people may choose to live in rural areas?

a)

To enjoy both livelihood and natural surroundings

b)

Due to lack of urban housing

c)

To avoid working

124.

What is a common activity British people do in their gardens related to animals?

a)

Keep fish ponds

b)

Set up bird tables for wild birds

c)

Build rabbit hutches

125.

What traditional but controversial animal sport exists in the UK?

a)

Bullfighting

b)

Foxhunting

c)

Cockfighting

126.

Why do British people value their love for animals?

a)

Pets are seen as family members and companions

b)

Pets are rarely kept in homes

c)

Animals are used for food only

127.

What are the two key polite words British people are taught to use?

a)

Sorry and Goodbye

b)

Hello and Welcome

c)

Please and Thank you

128.

What is the British attitude towards saying "sorry"?

a)

They rarely use it

b)

They say it frequently, even when not at fault

c)

They only say it when at fault

129.

What kind of topics are considered safe for small talk in Britain?

a)

Politics and religion

b)

The weather and surroundings

c)

Personal finances