Preguntas de cultura inglés

GUIDE FOR EXAM

BRITISH CULTURE

QUESTIONS

1.- What does the name United Kingdom refer to?

A= It refers to the union of four countries that were once separated.

2.-Why England is famous around the world?

A= Because of some diferent reasons, for example: The Royal family, The Windsor Castle, The Beatles, their educational institutes like Oxford, Cambridge and London Universities.

3.-Who are the british?

A= People who are from any country that belongs to the United Kingdom are called british.

4.-Who were the Celts?

A= The Celts were farmers and introduced the iron plough to Britain.

5.-Who were the Romans?

A= The Romans were the first group that invaded the United Kingdom

6.-Who were the Vikings?

A=The Vikings were a group of people coming from Scandinavian countries, who attacked and terrorized Northern and Eastern Europe, including Britain.

7.-Who were the Anglo Saxons?

A=The Anglo Saxons were warriors and farmers who came from North-Western Europe.

8.-Mention examples of landmarks in the United Kingdom:

A= Stonehenge, The Buckingham Palace, The Palace of Westminster, The Tower of London, The Windsor Castle, The Hadrian´s Wall, St Paul´s Cathedral, The Big Ben and The London Eye.

9.-What is Stonehenge?

A=Stonehenge is a circle of ancient stones with an age estimated at 4000 BC, it is one of most famous prehistoric monument sites in Britain.

10.-What is The Buckingham Palace?

A=The Buckingham Palace is the Queen´s official residence in London and it is often used to receive and entertain foreing visitors.

11.- What is The Palace of Westminster?

A= The Palace of Westminster is also know as House of Parliament, it is located beside the River Thames.

12.-What is the Tower of London?¨

A=The Tower of London is an official Royal Palace which is considered world heritage.

13.-What is the Windsor Castle?

A= The Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and it was a royal residence for over 900 years and today is one of the homes for the Queen in Windsor.

14.-What is the St Paul´s Cathedral?

A=St Paul´s Cathedral is one of the oldest cathedrals in London, the dome of this catedral is the second biggest dome in the world after St Peter’s in Rome.

15.-What is The Big Ben?

A=The Big Ben is a clock that is called this way, but it is the Palace of Westminster´s clock.

16.-What is the London Eye?

A=The London Eye is the tallest Ferris Wheel with 450 feet high.

17.-What kind of dish is Fish and Chips?

A= Fish and Chips is the most popular fast food in all England.

18.-What kind of dish is Yorkshire Pudding?

A=It is a type of bread made with batter, with a hole in the center, usually served with roast meat and gravy.

19.- What kind of dish is Roast Beef?

A= This dish is made of beef roasted several hours in an oven, it is accompanied by potatoes or vegetables.

20.- Why the dish Bubble and Squeak is called this way?

A=because it is named after the sound it makes while its cooking.

21.- What kind of dish is Full English Breakfast?

A=It is a dish consisting of eggs, bacon, sausages, bubble and squeak, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms.

22.- What kind of dish is Black Pudding?

A=It is made from pig´s blood and fat. It´s very popular in Scotland and Ireland.

23.- What kind of dish is Toad in the hole?

A= It is a big Yorkshire pudding covered with sausages.

24.- How is Tea made?

A= It´s made from boiling tea leaves in a concoction and it is a very old tradition from the people of England.

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