The British Empire & Commonwealth
What do the Commonwealth nations all have in common?
They were once a part of the British Empire
Which country is Indrani and her family from?
India
What is the American currency called?
American dollar ($)
The left
What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean
That something is very easy to do
How many percent of the world’s land area did the British conquer?
25%
What is a stereotype?
(Give a general definition/explanation)
Fixed notion about people in a certain category with no distinctions made between these individuals.
Assumptions based on someone’s appearance and/or cultural background etc.
Who was the first president of The United States?
George Washington
What is the British currency called?
British pound (£)
What does the idiom "break a leg" mean?
How many countries are a part of The Commonwealth?
23, 35, 54 or 62
54
Why is the short story called “Just Below The Surface”?
Because of what can be read between the lines (subtext).
Because of the ignorance about what lies beneath - all the things you cannot see.
How many stars are there on the American flag?
50 (one for each state)
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
What does the idiom "to kick the bucket" mean?
How many inhabitants were once a part of the British Empire?
Approx. 410 mio.
What is culture?
(Give a general definition/explanation)
The outlook, attitudes, values, symbols, goals, and customs shared by a society/group of people.
“A shared history or set of experiences”
Name 3 of the 13 states that were once British colonies, but later declared their independence and formed the US.
The 13 states: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
What is another name for the British flag?
The Union Jack
What does the idiom "to miss the boat" mean?
It is too late
Which of the following countries are NOT a part of the Commonwealth?
Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Malta, Nigeria and France.
Ireland and France
What is a sari?
It is an Indian garment worn by women
Who is the longest sitting president in the US?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (12 years)
Who is the longest-reigning monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II (68 year reign)
What does the idiom "hold your horses" mean?
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