England - Realia
Realia in the USA
Realia in Australia
Realia in Canada
Realia in New Zealand
100
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries. Name them.
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
100
Who is the current president of the USA. Who was the previous president?
Donald Trump, Joe Biden
100
What is the capital of Australia? What is the biggest city?
- capital:Canberra
- biggest: Sydney
100
What is the symbol on the Canadian flag?
A maple leaf
100
This flightless bird is a national symbol of New Zealand. What is it?
a kiwi
200
Name at least 4 British landmarks/monuments.
Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey (Big Ben), Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, London Eye...
200
How many American states are there? Name at least 8.
- 50
- California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey…
200
This large red rock formation is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks. What is it? Why is it special
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- the biggest monolith
200
Canada has two official languages. Name them.
English and French.
200
This famous trilogy of movies was filmed in New Zealand, showcasing the country’s beautiful landscapes. What is it?
The Lord of the Rings
300
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis (1345m)
300
When did the USA declare its independence? From which country?
- 1776
- Great Britain
300
This explorer claimed Australia for Britain in 1770. What was his name?
Captain James Cook
300
What is the capital of Canada? Name 1 more city.
- capital: Ottawa
- Toronto, Montreal, Alberta, Ontario
300
What are the native people of New Zealand called?
The Maori
400
This queen ruled England for 63 years and was known for the expansion of the British Empire. Who is she?
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
400
When was the U.S. Constitution signed? Who are „The Founding Fathers“?
- 1787
= leaders of the American Revolution (Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Hamilton)
400
What is the big, dry, lowly populated area called? What are indigenous Australian people called?
- the Outback
- Aboriginies
400
This large waterfall is located between Canada and the United States and is one of Canada’s most famous natural attractions. What is it?
Niagara Falls
400
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
500
What is Rememberance Day? What flower is typically worn on this day?
- celebrated on 11th November
- to honour veterans and victims of WWI
- poppy
500
What national park, located in Wyoming, is the first and oldest national park in the world? What is it known for?
- Yellowstone National Park, est. 1872
- about half world’s active gaysers, Grand Canyon
500
Many of the futuristic locations in what iconic 1999 Keanu Reeves film are actually in Sydney, Australia? (hint: „Take the red pill and find out.“)
The Matrix
500
This province is the largest in Canada by land area and has French as its official language. What is it?
Quebec
500
What is the name of the ocean New Zealand lies in?
Pacific Ocean