How Well Do You Know England?

1. What are chips in England?

French fries

Popcorn

Doughuts

Raisins

French fries are called chips in England, the American potato chip is called crisp

Explanation

French fries are called chips in England, the American potato chip is called crisp

2. Which country does not belong to Great Britain?

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

England

Northern Ireland does not belong to great Britain, therefore it is called the United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland

Explanation

Northern Ireland does not belong to great Britain, therefore it is called the United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland

3. Which town do the Beatles originate from?

Manchester

Arlington

Liverpool

London

Leeds

The Beatles originate from Liverpool. This is a well-known fact in popular culture and music history. The band was formed in Liverpool in 1960 and gained international fame with their innovative music and songwriting. They are often associated with the city and have had a significant impact on its cultural identity.

Explanation

The Beatles originate from Liverpool. This is a well-known fact in popular culture and music history. The band was formed in Liverpool in 1960 and gained international fame with their innovative music and songwriting. They are often associated with the city and have had a significant impact on its cultural identity.

4. Which country is the Queen NOT the official head of state of?

Canada

Scotland

Republic of Ireland

Wales

Northern Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Act 1948 (No. 22 of 1948) is an Act of the Oireachtas (parliament) which declared Ireland to be a republic, and vested in the President of Ireland the power to exercise the executive authority of the state in its external relations, on the advice of the Government of Ireland. The Act was signed into law on 21 December 1948 and came into force on 18 April 1949, Easter Monday,[1][2] the 33rd anniversary of the beginning of the Easter Rising.

The Act ended the remaining constitutional role of the British monarchy in relation to the state, by repealing the 1936 External Relations Act, which had vested in George VI and his successors those functions which the Act now transferred to the President. -Wikipedia-

Explanation

The Republic of Ireland Act 1948 (No. 22 of 1948) is an Act of the Oireachtas (parliament) which declared Ireland to be a republic, and vested in the President of Ireland the power to exercise the executive authority of the state in its external relations, on the advice of the Government of Ireland. The Act was signed into law on 21 December 1948 and came into force on 18 April 1949, Easter Monday,[1][2] the 33rd anniversary of the beginning of the Easter Rising.

The Act ended the remaining constitutional role of the British monarchy in relation to the state, by repealing the 1936 External Relations Act, which had vested in George VI and his successors those functions which the Act now transferred to the President. -Wikipedia-

5. Which football team are called the "Toffees"?

Everton FC

Liverpool FC

Leighton Orient

West Ham United

Everton FC are called the Toffees bacause there is a chocolate factory near their stadium

Explanation

Everton FC are called the Toffees bacause there is a chocolate factory near their stadium

6. Which one is the motto of the Order of The Garter?

L'état c'est moi

Honi sois qui mal y pense

Dieux y mon droit

Panem et circenses

Various legends account for the origin of the Order. The most popular legend involves the "Countess of Salisbury" (either Edward's future daughter-in-law Joan of Kent or her former mother-in-law, Catherine Montacute, Countess of Salisbury). While she was dancing at a court ball at Calais, her garter is said to have slipped from her leg. When the surrounding courtiers sniggered, the king picked it up and returned it to her, exclaiming, "Honi soit qui mal y pense," ("Shamed be the person who thinks evil of it."), the phrase that has become the motto of the Order. -Wikipedia-

Explanation

Various legends account for the origin of the Order. The most popular legend involves the "Countess of Salisbury" (either Edward's future daughter-in-law Joan of Kent or her former mother-in-law, Catherine Montacute, Countess of Salisbury). While she was dancing at a court ball at Calais, her garter is said to have slipped from her leg. When the surrounding courtiers sniggered, the king picked it up and returned it to her, exclaiming, "Honi soit qui mal y pense," ("Shamed be the person who thinks evil of it."), the phrase that has become the motto of the Order. -Wikipedia-