Vocabulary
The Norwegian word for "independence".
Selvstendighet
What was Britain's largest colony?
India
In what country is the kilt a traditional costume?
Scotland
England, Scotland and Wales
Gamble 100 points
Steal 100 points from another team
The English word for "verdensrike"
Empire
What was Britain’s last colony?
Hong Kong
What is the traditional hot drink that is very popular in the UK?
Tea
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Gamble 200 points
Give 200 points to another team
The English word for "to expand".
Å utvide
In what year did the United Kingdom lose its last colony?
1997
In American English, this word is ‘truck’. What is the British English word for it?
Lorry
What is the capital for Northern Ireland
Belfast
Gamble 300 points
If everyone on the team dabs at the same time, you get 300 points.
English
What is the meaning behind the expression "The empire on which the sun never sets?"
The British Empire was so large and spread across the world that the sun was always shining on at least one part of it.
In American English, this word is ‘elevator’. What is the British English word for it?
Lift
Where did The Troubles take place?
In Northern Ireland (It refers to the period of conflict form the 1960s-1998).
Gamble 400 points
If three of you beat Jannicke in rock, paper, scissors, you get 400 points. If not, you lose 400 points.
Is the word "British" an adjective or a noun in this sentence: "My neighbour is British."
An adjective (describes the neighbour).
What happened after the American war of Independence (1775-1783?)
Britian lost the colonies in North America.
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
Where is the language Gaelic spoken?
In Ireland (Irish Gaelic) and in Scotland (Scottish Gaelic)
Gamble 500 points
Take 500 points from one team and give them to another team (you cannot give them to yourselves).