Britain
What parts make up Great Britain?
England, Scotland, Wales
Roughly, what proportion of the world's population is fluent or competent in English?
About one in four
According to David Crystal in "English as a Global Language" (2003), "About a quarter of the world's population is already fluent or competent in English, and this figure is steadily growing—in the early 2000s that means around 1.5 billion people."
What is the name of our headmaster?
Mr. Gerling
Roughly: How many people live in BS?
appr. 250.000 (248.823 in 2021)
This is the fastest cat on earth.
Cheetah
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
The UK consist of GB + Northern Ireland
Which letter is the most commonly used in the English language?
It is the letter E! One out of 8 of all the letters written in English is ‘e’.
What was Heinrich Büssing known for?
He was a famous inventor, entrepreneur and engineer. He constructed trucks and buses.
Who is the mayor of Brunsvik?
Thorsten Kornblum
How many signs are there in the Zodiac?
12
How many English kings are named Charles, including the current one?
3
Which country contains the largest English-speaking population in the world?
English is spoken by upwards of 350 million people in urban areas of India.
Roughly: How many students attend the HBS?
There are about 2500 students at the HBS.
Name three medieval sights of Brunsvik.
Castle, lion, cathedral, cathedral place
Which country invented ice cream?
China
What is the current leading party in the British parliament?
The conservative party, the Tories
Why is English called the language of the sky?
All pilots must identify themselves in English during international flights. Likewise, all air traffic controllers at international airports must be able to communicate with the pilots in English.
How many different school types are under the roof of the HBS?
There are 6 different school types: BS, BES, BFS, ITA, FOS, BG
Which position in the 2nd football league does Eintracht Braunschweig have right now?
16th position
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican city
What is the complete name of the current British prime minister?
Rishi Sunak
Say it in American English:
biscuit
cookie
When approximately was the HBS founded?
The HBS was founded in 1965.
A famous mathematician was born in Brunsvik. Who was he?
Carl Friedrich Gauß
Why are flamingos pink?
Because of their diet.