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| What currency is used in England? | pound |
| Name two holidays that we share with England? | Christmas and Easter |
| What type of transportation is in England? | Double -decker buses, cars, taxi, and the tube. |
| What is the tube in England? | Train/subway |
| What type of winters are in England? Severe or mild | mild |
| Does the London bridge exist in London? | no, it moved. |
| What is the capitol of England? | London |
| Describe England's climate. | Severe fog, damp air, rains or snows about 200 days a year. |
| What is the government leader in England called? | prime minister |
| When are English people allowed to get married? | 16 |
| What do most English live in ? Apartments or houses? | houses |
| How do you know the royal family is in Buckingham Palace? | They raise the royal standard flag |
| True/ False. England is one of the world's leading industrial cities. | true |
| What is the official language in England? | English |
| What is the name of one of the most famous bands from England ? | Beatles |
| Does Britain have a written constitution? | no |
| Does England currently have a good economy? | yes |
| What is the Buckingham Palace? | The place where the royal family lives and where the changing of the guards takes place.. |
| Who is in charge of the law in England? | Prime minister |
| Are summers very hot in England? | no they are average temperature around 64 degrees. |
| How do people greet women in England when they are familiar with them? | With a kiss on each cheek |
| In the typical Englais family, do both parents work? | yes |
| What body of water is to the left of England and the right of Ireland? | Irish Sea |
| What is the name of the tower (in the Tower of London) that was for people of royalty? | Beauchamp |
| What is Guy Fawkes Day? Why was it created? | He tried to blow up the government but someone informed them and he was caught. They created the day in celebration that the government was safe. They burn Guy dolls on Nov. 5th. |
| What is the job of the queen? | She attends ceremonies, new schools, or bridges. She is more of a public figure. |
| What is big Ben and what river is it located near? | It is a famous clock tower in London and it is near the Thames Rivers. |
| What are the four countries in the United Kingdom? | Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England |
| Why was Florence Nightingale known as "the lady with the lamp?" | Because she walked the hospital halls with an oil lamp caring for the wounded. |
| Where is the best collection of jewels located? | Tower of London |
| What is the name of the river in the south of England? | Thames River |
| What is the Westminster Abby? | Famous church where ceremonies such a weddings, funnerals for the royalty. |
| What is one way Stonehenge was formed? | The devil tale and the men moved them to act as a sundial. |
| What is Mothering Sunday? | When children give presents to their mothers. |
| Give an example of a superstition? | Do not walk under a ladder, Friday the 13th, breaking a mirror, bad luck if a black cat crosses your path. |
| What is Shrove Thursday? | It is the day before Lent. The people have a pancake race and try and flip it 3 times. |
| What is a HighTea? | It is a variety of cakes, biscuits, scones, sweets, and tea. |
| What are the patron saints for England, Scotland, and Ireland? | St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick |
| What are so popular sports in England? | cricket, football, rugby, tennis |
| Name 3 heros of England? | Florence Nightingale, Winston Churchill, and Francis Drake |
| What are the 2 houses in Parliament? | House of Lords and the House of Commons |
| Who pays for the British health care? | National Health Sevice |
| Name 3 villians in England? | Guy Fawkes, Jack the Ripper, and Richard III |
| What was the Tower of London used for in the past and who built it? | It was first built to watch over the people in London, then a prison. It was built by William the Conquer |
| What body of water is below England? | English channel |
| What is the Picadilly Circus? | Downtown are in London that is crowded with shops, theaters, and restaurants |
| What does saltire mean? | design in the form of a cross with arms running diagonally. (England's flag) |
| What does a bobby mean ? | police |
| What is a boot in England? | car trunk |
| What are chips? | french fries |
| What does ta mean? | thank you |
| What is the Globe Theater? | it is outside, without any walls or ceilings. |
