 1. Which English writer included the line "Cry God for Harry, England and St George" in one of his plays? |
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2. How many historic, or traditional, counties are there in England? | |
3. What is the national Flower of England?) | |
4. Which famous Elizabethan, bowls playing sailor (and indeed Vice Admiral), is said to have committed himself to return from beyond the grave to defend England in times of need? | |
5. Which King founded the Order of the Garter in St. George's name in 1350 | |
6. Which English county is also known as "The Garden of England"? | |
7. Which legendary British king famous for his chivalry has also vowed to return to defend England | |
8. Which animal, usually depicted as three of the same animal, is the national emblem of England? | |
9. The central story of the St George legend is the slaying of a dragon. Where was this feat considered to have taken place, and where it is said that to this day no grass will grow where the blood of the dragon trickled down? | |
10. How did the "Black Country" in England acquire this name? | |
