Question 1: What breed of sheep do we see in this image?
- Swaledale
- Kerry Hill
- Portland
Correct Answer: Swaledale
Fact: Swaledale sheep, found primarily in the Yorkshire Dales in England, are hardy and adaptable grazers. Renowned for the distinctive white coloring around their nose and eyes and their curled horns, Swaledales thrive in harsh upland conditions. Their coarse wool is used for durable outerwear and rugs.
Question 2: Which of these famous historical figures were cousins?
- Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
- Maria Carolina and Marie Antoinette
- Catherine the Great and Peter the Great
Correct Answer: Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
Fact: Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, were not just first cousins once removed, but also rivals. Elizabeth, the Protestant Queen of England, saw Mary, a Catholic with a strong claim to the English throne, as a threat. Their complex relationship culminated in Mary’s imprisonment and eventual execution, ordered by Elizabeth to secure her own reign.
Question 3: The child of your first cousin is your _?
- First cousin once removed
- Second cousin
- Great cousin
Correct Answer: First cousin once removed
Fact: The term ‘first cousin once removed’ indicates a one-generation difference between you and the child as you and their parent share grandparents. Your child will be their second cousin because they share great-grandparents and are in the same generation.