Saint George's Day

What do people across England celebrate on the 23rd of April?

• They celebrate Saint George's Day.

• They celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.

• They celebrate Saint Anthony's Day.

• They celebrate the Independence Day.

According to the legend, what did Saint George wear?

• He wore a robe.

• He wore a cloak.

• He wore a suit of armor.

• He wore a crown.

Why did Saint George fight a mighty dragon?

• He fought a mighty dragon to save a princess who was in trouble.

• He fought a mighty dragon because he was very hungry and wanted some food.

• He fought a mighty dragon to save a prince who was in trouble.

• He fought a mighty dragon to save a queen who was in trouble.

Where do people think that Saint George came from?

• People think that he came from France.

• People think that he came from Turkey.

• People think that he came from England.

• People think that he came from Italy.

What was Saint George's profession?

• He was a knight.

• He was a blacksmith.

• He was a soldier.

• He was a farmer.

Who ordered the soldiers to set churches on fire and throw priests in prison?

• Pope Gelasius did it.

• Emperor Diocletian did it.

• Saint George did it.

• King Edward III did it.

What did Pope Gelasius decide to do over 200 years after Saint George's death?

• Pope Gelasius decided that Saint George should be made a saint.

• Pope Gelasius decided that Saint George should be made a martyr.

• Pope Gelasius decided that Saint George should be made a knight.

• Pope Gelasius decided that Saint George should be made a god.

What is the name of the city where Saint George's body was taken after his death?

• Saint George's body was taken to Lida.

• Saint George's body was taken to Rome.

• Saint George's body was taken to Athens.

• Saint George's body was taken to Jerusalem.

What are the bits of saints and their belongings called?

• They are called treasures.

• They are called artifacts.

• They are called souvenirs.

• They are called relics.

Which king made Saint George the patron saint of the noble order of the Garter?

• King Henry V made Saint George the patron saint of the noble order of the Garter.

• King Richard II made Saint George the patron saint of the noble order of the Garter.

• King Edward III made Saint George the patron saint of the noble order of the Garter.

• King Edward I made Saint George the patron saint of the noble order of the Garter.