Life in the UK test questions on customs and traditions

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Questions and answers on customs and traditions

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1. 1. Who is the patron saint of England?

   • St George — correct answer
   • St Andrew
   • St David
   • St Patrick

   St George is the patron saint of England, and each country of the UK has a patron saint of its own. Handbook section 4.3.

2. 2. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?

   • St Andrew — correct answer
   • St George
   • St David
   • St Columba

   St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and his cross appears on the Scottish flag as a white saltire on blue. Handbook section 4.3.

3. 3. Who is the patron saint of Wales?

   • St David — correct answer
   • St Patrick
   • St George
   • St Andrew

   St David is the patron saint of Wales, and Welsh people mark his day at the start of March each year. Handbook section 4.3.

4. 4. Who is the patron saint of Northern Ireland?

   • St Patrick — correct answer
   • St George
   • St Andrew
   • St David

   St Patrick is the patron saint of Northern Ireland, and his day is celebrated widely in March. Handbook section 4.3.

5. 5. On which date is St George's Day celebrated?

   • 23 April — correct answer
   • 1 March
   • 17 March
   • 30 November

   St George's Day falls on 23 April, the patron saint's day of England. Handbook section 4.3.

6. 6. By what other name is the Union Flag commonly known?

   • The Union Jack — correct answer
   • The Royal Standard
   • The White Ensign
   • The Saltire

   The flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Flag, and it is often known as the Union Jack. Handbook section 4.3.

7. 7. Which crosses are combined in the Union Flag?

   • The crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick — correct answer
   • The crosses of St George, St David and St Patrick
   • The crosses of St Andrew, St David and St Patrick
   • The crosses of St George and St Andrew only

   The Union Flag brings together the crosses of St George for England, St Andrew for Scotland and St Patrick for Ireland. Handbook section 4.3.

8. 8. Which flower is the traditional emblem of England?

   • The rose — correct answer
   • The thistle
   • The daffodil
   • The shamrock

   The rose is the traditional emblem of England and is often worn on St George's Day. Handbook section 4.3.

9. 9. What is the national anthem of the UK?

   • God Save the King — correct answer
   • Land of Hope and Glory
   • Flower of Scotland
   • Rule, Britannia!

   God Save the King is the national anthem of the UK and is played at important national occasions and when the monarch is present. Handbook section 4.3.