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Festivals and Celebrations in Britain 1
This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 History for children aged 5, 6 and 7 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with studying British festivals, traditions and celebrations.
A nation as wide and diverse as ours has a lot to celebrate. Some traditional British celebrations can be traced back over hundreds of years. Young children love traditions and celebrations and they may be familiar with many of our festivals, so studying them can be fun!
1.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, who do we remember?
Members of the armed forces
The King and his family
All our politicians
Pets around the country
The Royal British Legion charity sells paper poppy flowers to raise funds for veterans and their families. The poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Day
2.
At the end of October things get a bit spooky! What do we celebrate?
Christmas Eve
Halloween
Mother's Day
The Edinburgh Festival
The modern way of celebrating Halloween is based on the Christian feast of All Hallows’ Eve and the Celtic festival of Samhain. Trick or treat?
3.
Why are bonfires lit on the 5th of November?
Because it gets cold in November
To get rid of all the rubbish from the garden
To remember the Gunpower Plot and Guy Fawkes
To light up the streets to save money on lighting
This date marks the anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ plot to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I in 1605
4.
Pancake Day signals the beginning of Lent. What name is it also known by?
Shruve Monday
Shrave Thursday
Shrive Wednesday
Shrove Tuesday
Lent is the traditional Christian period of fasting, which lasts for 40 days. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent, when households would traditionally use up their eggs, milk and sugar by making pancakes
5.
Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?
Edinburgh
Notting Hill
Cardiff
Belfast
It is called the Notting Hill Carnival. Around 1 million people go to see colourful floats and dancers in flamboyant costumes dance to music
6.
St. George's Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April. What was St. George supposed to have done?
Knitted a jumper
Made a red cross
Slayed a dragon
Built a tall tower
The legend is that St. George was a Roman soldier who killed a dragon to rescue a princess!
7.
On the 25th of January, a famous Scotsman's life is celebrated. Who was he?
James Scalds
Robert Burns
John Singe
Donald Heat
Many Scottish people hold a special supper (dinner) on Burns’ Night, a celebration of Robert Burns, with toasts and readings of his poetry
8.
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
Hitting Day
Boxing Day
Karate Day
Fighting Day
It’s believed to have been named after the ‘Christmas box’ of money or gifts which employers used to give to servants and tradesmen
9.
The 21st of June is the Summer Solstice. What does this mean?
The day and night are exactly the same length
The shortest day and longest night in the year
The hottest day of the year
The longest day and shortest night in the year
Lots of people celebrate the solstice by watching the sunrise
10.
On one day of the year it is acceptable to play tricks and jokes on friends and family. When is this?
May 2nd
April 1st
June 4th
March 30th
This day is known as April Fool's Day. Even newspapers, TV and radio shows often feature fake stories on this day
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