British Culture

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British Culture

Which of these is not a correct short name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

1. England
2. The UK
3. The United Kingdom
4. Great Britain

What is the internet and email adress for Britain?

1. .br
2. .gb
3. .uk

What is the National flag of the UK called?

1. Union Flag
2. Old Glory
3. The Britannia
4. Union Jack

The National Flag of the UK is made up of the flag of the nations that are a part of it.

Only the flags of England, Scotland and Ireland are a part of the flag. Wales' flag is not included. 

England

Scotland

Wales

Ireland

England

Scotland

Wales

Ireland

White

Red

Blue

Green

Patron Saints & Saint's days

England: St. George, 23 April. 

Wales: St. David, 1 March.

Scotland: St. Andrew, 30 November.

Ireland: St. Patrick, 17 March. 

Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland

Scotland

England

Wales

Edinburgh

Belfast

London

Dublin

Cardiff

National sports teams

Even though the UK is seen as one country, they are seen as different teams whe it comes to sports.

• Olympics
• Cricket
• Rugby union
• Football

Poetic names and national identity

• Albion: England, Scotland or Great Britain as a whole.
• Britannia: Roman name.
• The Emerald Isle: Refers to Ireland.
• John Bull: Englishness and English virtues. 

What is the biggest ethnicity group in Britain after white British?

1. White Irish
2. Asian Indian
3. Black Caribbean
4. Mixed ethnicity.

Why these ethnicities?

• Former British colonies.
• Lived in Britain.
• Chose where to live when abolished.

Summary

• The flags and symbols of the nations.
• The correct names of the UK. 
• The capital cities.
• The national sports teams.
• Some poetic names.
• The ethnicity groups in Britain.

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