St. George Quiz

1. Who is the Patron Saint of England?

2. Describe the national flag of England

3. Which flag should the parish church fly, the Union Flag or the St. George?

4. Which Royal award or order has St. George and the dragon on it?

5. In which year did St. George become England's Patron Saint?

6. Who wrote "Cry God for Harry, England and St. George"?

7. Which king decreed that soldiers should use St. George for their battle cry?

8. Did St. George kill the dragon with a single blow?

9. Were the English Crusaders the only ones to wear the Cross of St. George on their chests?

10. What four things did St. George gain from the king when he killed the dragon?

11. What day is St. Georges day?

Pope Urban II decreed that Crusaders should wear the Cross of Christ on

their chests as their protection

ANSWERS

1. St. George

2. A red cross on a white background

3. St. George

4. The Order of the Garter

5. 1222

6. William Shakespeare  "Henry V"

7. Henry VIII

8. No

9. No, the French took turns until 1222

10. The king should maintain the churches, honour the priests, attend church services and show compassion for the poor

11. 23rd of April