Facts about America
Facts about the UK
Facts about Canada
Facts about Australia
Pot pourri (+ difficult)
100
When is Independence Day celebrated in the USA (date)?
July 4th.
It marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The USA became their own nation and were no longer ruled by Great Britain.
100
Who was the Queen of the United Kingdom who died on 8 September 2022?
Elizabeth II. She died at the age of 96.
100
What's the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
100
The biggest city in Australia is?
Sydney.
100
This is the only English speaking nation in East Asia.
Singapore.
200
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington.
200
How many countries make up the UK?
4
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
(Ireland is not part)
200
What kind of leaf is on the Canadian flag?
A Maple leaf.
200
The majority of Australia is made up of:
1) beaches
2) mountains
3) desert
4) urban areas
Desert
200
What is the largest country with English as an official language?
India.
300
When will the next Presidential elections be held in the USA?
On November 7, 2028, to elect the President and Vice president for a 4 years term.
300
What is the most popular drink in the UK?
Black tea.
300
What are the official languages of Canada?
English and French.
300
Australia was a prison for what country?
The UK.
Between 1788 and 1868 the British penal system transported about 162,000 convicts (prisoners) from Great Britain and Ireland to various penal colonies in Australia.
300
What's the British word for an appartment?
A flat.
400
What is the national Animal of the USA?
The bald eagle.
400
What is the currency of the UK?
The pound.
400
What is the biggest city in Canada?
Toronto.
400
What percentage of the Australian population live within 50km of the coast?
45% - 65 % - 75 % - 85%
85% !
400
What does "chick" mean in British or US slang?
"Meuf".
500
What are the 2 political parties in the USA ?
The Democrats and the Republicans.
500
Who is the most famous author in the world? (from the UK)
JK Rowling
(Harry Potter)
500
What is the most popular sport in Canada?
Ice Hockey.
500
Native people from Australia are called what ?
Aboriginals.
500
This is the only English speaking country in South America.
Guyana.
600
How many "original" states were there in the USA?
7 - 13 - 33 - 45 ?
The 13 original states were the first 13 British colonies: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
600
What's the name of William and Kate's eldest son ?
George, born on July 22, 2013.
600
What are the most dangerous animals in Canada?
Mooses. They can get aggressive – especially during rutting season but the greatest danger comes from vehicle collisions (they weigh up to 720kg). Hundreds of moose-vehicle collisions are reported annually.
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600
What's the nickname (short name) for Australian people? CLUE: This is also the name of a US hair-product brand =
AUSSIE(S). pronunciation = ozzy(z)
600
What is area 51 in the USA ?
1) An area which contains the gold reserve of the USA.
2) A US Air Force base used to test secret experimental aircraft.
3) A military base used to conduct research on alien life.
4) A military base used to manufacture mass desctruction weapons.
2) A US Air Force base used to test secret experimental aircraft.