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History Quiz - British Saints (Questions)

Saints are special people remembered for their faith and kind actions. In this quiz, you will meet British saints and explore why they are important.

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Fascinating Fact:

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. His flag has a white diagonal cross on a blue background.

In KS1 History, children learn about British saints who are remembered for their strong beliefs and helpful deeds. Stories and symbols, such as flags and special days, help pupils understand why these people are still celebrated.

Key Terms

  • Saint: A person remembered for living a good, faithful life and helping others.
  • Patron saint: A saint who is linked with a place, group or job, and is seen as its special helper or protector.
  • Feast day: A special day each year when a saint is remembered and celebrated.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who are the British patron saints for KS1 children to learn about?

KS1 children often learn about Saint George for England, Saint Andrew for Scotland, Saint David for Wales and Saint Patrick, who is linked with Ireland. Each saint has a story and a special symbol.

What does patron saint mean in simple KS1 history words?

A patron saint is a holy person who is especially connected to a country, place or group of people. Many countries show their patron saint on flags, badges or special celebration days.

How can teachers explain British saints to KS1 pupils?

Teachers can use short stories, pictures of flags, simple maps and class displays. They might compare the saints’ values, such as courage or kindness, and ask children how we can show these today.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. What is a saint?
[ ] A geometric shape
[ ] A very bad person who does awful things to others
[ ] A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous by the Christian faith
[ ] A type of flower
2. Who is the patron saint of England?
[ ] St. George
[ ] St. Geoff
[ ] St. Godfrey
[ ] St. Gilbert
3. What was St. George said to have done?
[ ] Flown to battle on an eagle
[ ] Built a fortress for a king
[ ] Captured the moon for a queen
[ ] Slayed a dragon and rescued a village
4. The story of St. George could be described as...
[ ] A biography
[ ] A legend
[ ] A recount
[ ] An instruction
5. The patron saint of Scotland is...
[ ] St. Ainsley
[ ] St. Aaron
[ ] St. Angus
[ ] St. Andrew
6. Who was Andrew?
[ ] One of the twelve apostles of Jesus
[ ] One of the people who discovered Scotland
[ ] The man who invented flags
[ ] One of the first men on the moon
7. Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
[ ] St. Peter
[ ] St. Patrick
[ ] St. Paul
[ ] St. Percy
8. What was St. Patrick said to have done?
[ ] Brought the first sheep to Ireland
[ ] Invented shamrocks
[ ] Invented the colour green
[ ] Driven all the snakes out of Ireland
9. Who is the patron saint of Wales?
[ ] St. Douglas
[ ] St. David
[ ] St. Dominic
[ ] St. Daniel
10. What are traditionally worn to commemorate St. David's Day?
[ ] Leeks or daffodils
[ ] Onions or daisies
[ ] Celery or roses
[ ] Asparagus or tulips
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History Quiz - British Saints (Answers)
1. What is a saint?
[ ] A geometric shape
[ ] A very bad person who does awful things to others
[x] A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous by the Christian faith
[ ] A type of flower
A saint is formally recognised by the church as having lived an exceptional faith-based life
2. Who is the patron saint of England?
[x] St. George
[ ] St. Geoff
[ ] St. Godfrey
[ ] St. Gilbert
St. George's Day is the 23rd of April, but is not a national holiday
3. What was St. George said to have done?
[ ] Flown to battle on an eagle
[ ] Built a fortress for a king
[ ] Captured the moon for a queen
[x] Slayed a dragon and rescued a village
It's unlikely that this ever really happened
4. The story of St. George could be described as...
[ ] A biography
[x] A legend
[ ] A recount
[ ] An instruction
Legends are traditional stories which sometimes get confused for historical fact
5. The patron saint of Scotland is...
[ ] St. Ainsley
[ ] St. Aaron
[ ] St. Angus
[x] St. Andrew
St. Andrew's Day is the 30th of November and is an official holiday in Scotland
6. Who was Andrew?
[x] One of the twelve apostles of Jesus
[ ] One of the people who discovered Scotland
[ ] The man who invented flags
[ ] One of the first men on the moon
St. Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece and Russia
7. Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
[ ] St. Peter
[x] St. Patrick
[ ] St. Paul
[ ] St. Percy
St. Patrick's Day is the 17th of March and is a public holiday in Ireland
8. What was St. Patrick said to have done?
[ ] Brought the first sheep to Ireland
[ ] Invented shamrocks
[ ] Invented the colour green
[x] Driven all the snakes out of Ireland
It's more likely that there were no snakes in Ireland to begin with
9. Who is the patron saint of Wales?
[ ] St. Douglas
[x] St. David
[ ] St. Dominic
[ ] St. Daniel
St. David's Day is celebrated on the 1st of March, but is not a public holiday in Wales
10. What are traditionally worn to commemorate St. David's Day?
[x] Leeks or daffodils
[ ] Onions or daisies
[ ] Celery or roses
[ ] Asparagus or tulips
On St. David's Day some children in Wales dress in their national costume, which consists of a tall black hat, a white frilled cap and a long dress
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