All About Britain Chapters 1&2 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 18 Public

UK

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The British ____ is red, white, and blue.

flag

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Many years ago, the Tower of London ___ (is) a prison.

was

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In 1897, an actor called William Terriss died in a train station. What is the name of the station?

Covent Garden Underground Station

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What is the name of one of Britain's oldest castles? It is located in Scotland and is popular for being spooky.

Glamis Castle

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Vikings ____ (look) for treasure in Iona, a beautiful island next to Scotland.

looked

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Princess Eira fell in love with a common man and wanted to marry him. The royal family supported her. True or false?

False - it was against the law, so they killed her and buried her body next to the canal.

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The Queen's mother was over 100 years old when she ___.

died

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What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

London

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What place do beefeaters guard?

The Tower of London

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In the old days, there weren't many cows in Britain, so only a few people ate beef. Who are they?

Royal Family & Tower Guards (Beefeaters)

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Who wears a hat from bearskin?

Queen's Guards

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The Queen's Guard mustn't move. But every ten minutes, they can walk up and down in front of the ______ ___.

Sentry box

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Yesterday, I saw a bagpipe player who ___ (wear) a ____.

wore / kilt

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Bagpipe players sometimes play ___ dance music at weddings, parties, and festivals.

Scottish

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What uniform do judges wear?

Long black robe and a white wig

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Why do judges wear white wigs?

It a tradition that started because many criminals wanted to hurt judges. The wigs and robes hide the judges' hair and bodies so they are difficult to recognise

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