Culture and Customs: Explore the World's Rich Traditions

Question 1

In some cultures, it's considered impolite to make eye contact with strangers. How could this cultural difference affect communication between people from different cultures?

Accepted Answer

It can lead to misunderstandings, as in many cultures eye contact shows respect and interest.

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It can make communication more efficient by reducing time spent on non-verbal cues.

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It might not impact communication since verbal language alone can convey all necessary information.

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It can build trust and intimacy as avoiding eye contact can indicate respect.

Question 2

How does studying everyday language use help us understand a community's cultural values and beliefs?

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Everyday language use shows the unwritten rules and beliefs of a community.

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Formal language is the only way to learn about a community's cultural values and beliefs.

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Language use only shows personal beliefs and values, not those of the community.

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Studying everyday language use doesn't help us understand cultural values and beliefs.

Question 3

What aspect of British culture is reflected in the traditional Sunday Roast dish?

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Importance of family gatherings and communal dining

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Preference for fast food and convenience

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Emphasis on vegetarian and vegan meals

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Influence of foreign cuisines on British cooking

Question 4

What is the traditional meal eaten in the UK on Christmas Day?

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Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding

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Lasagna and garlic bread

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Sushi and miso soup

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Tacos and salsa

Question 5

Which of these is a popular pub game in Britain?

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Darts

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Petanque

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Croquet

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Badminton

Question 6

What is the name of the traditional Scottish bagpipes?

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Highland pipes

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Irish pipes

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Welsh pipes

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Cornish pipes

Question 7

What is the nickname for the British Prime Minister's official residence?

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10 Downing Street

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Whitehall

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Buckingham Palace

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The Oval Office

Question 8

Which of these is a typical British idiom?

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Cheeky monkey

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Voulez-vous coucher avec moi

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Hasta la vista, baby

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Amore mio

Question 9

What is the title of the United Kingdom's national anthem?

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God Save the Queen

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La Marseillaise

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Deutschlandlied

Question 10

Which of these is a well-known British children's book author?

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Roald Dahl

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Astrid Lindgren

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Dr. Seuss

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J.R.R. Tolkien

Question 11

What is the name of the traditional British breakfast dish?

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Full English breakfast

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Crumpets

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Pancakes

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Eggs Benedict

Question 12

Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the UK?

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Stonehenge

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Eiffel Tower

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Colosseum

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Great Wall of China

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a traditional British dish?

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Chicken tikka masala

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Fish and chips

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Shepherd's pie

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Bangers and mash

Question 14

What is the traditional British greeting?

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Hello

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Bonjour

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Hola

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Ciao

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a popular British TV show?

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Modern Family

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Doctor Who

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Game of Thrones

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Downton Abbey

Question 16

What is the name of the longest river in the UK?

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River Severn

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River Thames

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River Avon

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River Dee

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a traditional British festival?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Halloween

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Easter

Question 18

In the UK, what is the customary way to greet someone you are meeting for the first time?

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Handshake

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Kiss on the cheek

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Hug

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Wave

Question 19

Which of the following is a popular British dish?

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Haggis

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Paella

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Sushi

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Tacos

Question 20

What is the name of the traditional British dance performed by Morris dancers?

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Sword dance

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Ceilidh

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Maypole

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Quadrille

Question 21

Which of the following is a famous British landmark?

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Stonehenge

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Colosseum

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The Great Wall of China

Question 22

What is the name of the British national anthem?

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God Save the King/Queen

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Land of Hope and Glory

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Rule, Britannia!

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 23

What is the collective term for a group of British people?

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The British

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The English

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The Britons

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The United Kingdomers

Question 24

Which festival is traditionally celebrated on the first Monday of August in the United Kingdom and is a public holiday?

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Summer Bank Holiday

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Easter Monday

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Christmas Day

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New Year's Day

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a British royal residence?

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Eiffel Tower

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Buckingham Palace

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Windsor Castle

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Balmoral Castle

Question 26

What is the name of the lively traditional Scottish dance often performed at ceilidhs?

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Highland Fling

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Morris Dance

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Riverdance

Question 27

Who was the British monarch who reigned from 1952 to 2022?

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Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Victoria

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King George VI

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King Charles III

Question 28

What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?

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Pound Sterling

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Euro

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US Dollar

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Japanese Yen

Question 29

Which beloved fictional character was created by British author J.K. Rowling?

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Harry Potter

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Sherlock Holmes

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James Bond

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Peter Rabbit

Question 30

What is the title of the British national anthem?

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God Save the King/Queen

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Rule Britannia

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Jerusalem

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Land of Hope and Glory

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a popular celebration in the UK?

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Thanksgiving

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Carnival

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Christmas

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Eid al-Fitr

Question 32

What does the 'Union Jack' flag represent?

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The union of England, Scotland, and Wales

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The power of the British monarchy

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The official flag of the Republic of Ireland

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A religious banner used in churches

Question 33

What is the traditional dish served on Sundays in many UK households?

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Shepherd's pie

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Fish and chips

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Spaghetti bolognese

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Pizza

Question 34

Which of the following is a formal way to address someone in the UK?

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Hello, [Mr./Ms. Last Name]

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Hi, [name]

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Yo, [nickname]

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Excuse me

Question 35

Which of the following is a typical way to greet someone in the UK?

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Hello

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Bonjour

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Hola

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Guten Tag

Question 36

What is the difference between the terms 'British' and 'English' in the UK?

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British refers to all citizens of the UK, while English refers to people from England only.

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English refers to all citizens of the UK, while British refers to people from England only.

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There is no difference between the terms.

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British refers to people from England, Wales, and Scotland, while English refers to people from Northern Ireland.

Question 37

Which festival marks the end of summer in the United Kingdom, traditionally celebrated with bonfires and fireworks?

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Bonfire Night

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Halloween

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 38

What is the name of the traditional British meal composed of battered and fried fish and薯条?

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Fish and Chips

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Shepherd's Pie

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Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

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Bangers and Mash

Question 39

Who reigned as the British monarch from 1952 until 2022?

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Elizabeth II

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George VI

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Victoria

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Charles III

Question 40

What is the official national anthem of the United Kingdom?

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God Save the King

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Rule Britannia

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Jerusalem

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Land of Hope and Glory

Question 41

What is the most popular hot beverage enjoyed by the British, typically consumed in the morning?

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Tea

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Coffee

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Orange Juice

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Milk

Question 42

Which festival is not traditionally celebrated in the UK?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

Question 43

Which dish is a staple of traditional British cuisine?

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Shepherd's pie

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Paella

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Pizza

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Sushi

Question 44

What is the significance of the red double-decker bus in UK culture?

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It is an iconic symbol of British public transport

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It is a popular tourist attraction

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It is a traditional form of transportation

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It is associated with the British royal family

Question 45

What is the name of the traditional residence of the UK monarchy?

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Buckingham Palace

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Windsor Castle

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The Tower of London

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Westminster Abbey

Question 46

Which of these holidays is celebrated in the UK during the spring season?

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Easter Monday

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Guy Fawkes Night

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St. Patrick's Day

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Christmas Day

Question 47

What is the name of the popular British dish that combines fish and potatoes?

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Fish and Chips

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Shepherd's Pie

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Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

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Bangers and Mash

Question 48

Which of these is a common greeting used in Britain?

Accepted Answer

Hello

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Bonjour

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Ciao

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Hola

Question 49

What is the name of the traditional British dance often performed by Morris dancers?

Accepted Answer

Clog dancing

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Step dancing

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Highland dancing

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Tap dancing

Question 50

Which of these is a well-known landmark in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Houses of Parliament

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Colosseum

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 51

What is the name of the official residence of the British monarch in London?

Accepted Answer

Buckingham Palace

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Windsor Castle

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St. James's Palace

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Kensington Palace

Question 52

Which of these is a typical characteristic of British weather?

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Rainy and unpredictable

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Sunny and warm

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Hot and humid

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Cold and snowy

Question 53

What is the name of the traditional British pub game played with darts?

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Darts

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Skittles

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Quoits

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Pétanque

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a widely celebrated festival in the United Kingdom?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

Question 55

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of British politeness?

Accepted Answer

Using polite language

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Avoiding direct eye contact

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Speaking loudly in public

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Interrupting others

Question 56

Who was the British monarch who reigned from 2013 until 2022?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

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King George VI

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Queen Victoria

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Prince William

Question 57

Which of the following is a sport that originated in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Cricket

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Baseball

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Hockey

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Basketball

Question 58

What does the "Union Jack" flag represent?

Accepted Answer

The union of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

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The oldest flag globally in continuous use

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A symbol of British patriotism

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A sign flown on all British government buildings

Question 59

Which of these is a common greeting used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Hello

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Bonjour

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Hola

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Guten Tag

Question 60

What is the official currency used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling

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Dollar

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Euro

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Yen

Question 61

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Stonehenge

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Taj Mahal

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Sydney Opera House

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Great Wall of China

Question 62

What is the name of the legislative body in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

House of Commons

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Congress

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Senate

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Bundestag

Question 63

What is the traditional British meal enjoyed for the main course on Christmas Day?

Accepted Answer

Roast turkey and all the trimmings

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Fish and chips

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Shepherd's pie

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Chicken tikka masala

Question 64

Which prestigious tennis tournament is held annually in London, England?

Accepted Answer

Wimbledon

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The French Open

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The Australian Open

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The US Open