THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH

1) What is the Commonwealth logo?

2) How many nations are members of the Commonwealth? 54

3) Name 5
a)

Australia

b) Zambia

c)

United Kingdom

e) Canada

d) Sierra Leone

4) How many people live in the Commonwealth? 2 billion people

5) Which values does the Commonwealth promote?
friendship

education

respect

6) Is Ireland a Commonwealth country?

yes

democracy
no

7) What are the Commonwealth Games called? Friendly games

8) When and where were the first Commonwealth Games held?
The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton
9) The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sports event. But which sports? (list them)
There are always athletics and swimming, rugby sevens, netball
and lawn bowls. But there can be lots of other sports too,
like boxing, cycling, gymnastics, tennis,
triathlon and wrestling.
10)

How often are the Commonwealth Games held?

Are held every four years.

11)

Which city will organize the next Commonwealth games?

They will be hosted by Glasgow, Scotland.

And when? At 2014
12)

What happened on the Isle of Man in 2011?

The Commonwealth games are celebrated.

Who was it addressed to? The competitors must be 18 years
or younger.
13)

Which Commonwealth country is the best at cricket?

Australia

14)

DIVERSITY AND UNITY in the Commonwealth. Read these statements.

Right or wrong?
a) All country members share the same religion. Wrong
b) They all speak English. Right
c) They all support democracy. Right
15)

When is Commonwealth Day?

Is celebrated on the second Monday in March every year.