HISTORY
Which American President was assassinated in Dallas in 1963?
Which river runs in London?
The Thames
What is the national sport in the UK?
Cricket
When did the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon occur?
11th September 2001
What is the name of the river in New York?
The Hudson River
Who was Prime Minister of the UK during WW2?
Winston CHURCHILL
What is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?
10, Dowing Street
Which circular megalithic monument in England may have been a worship site?
Stonehenge
How many countries form the Commonwealth?
50-56
Which 4 Presidents are carved on Mount Rushmore, South Dakota?
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt
When did India become independent?
1947
Which US state is nicknamed "the Golden State"?
California
Name 3 billionaires who raced to space
Richard BRANSON, Jeff BEZOS and Elon MUSK, Katy PERRY
Who said "real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people?"
Nelson MANDELA
Who were the Pilgrim Fathers?
Europeans who settled in the US (1620)
When did the American Industrial Revolution occur?
it began in the 1870s (and continued through WW2)
Which US state is nicknamed "the Last Frontier"?
Alaska
Mexico, 1968
Where were the Beatles from?
Liverpool
Which street in New York is called the home of theatres?
Broadway
Which President abolished slavery? When?
Abraham LINCOLN, 1863
In which state is Las Vegas located?
Nevada
Which 2 Canadian sports became national under the National Sports Act in 1994?
lacrosse and hockey
How do you convert Celcius degrees in Fahrenheit?
°F= (°CX1.8) +32
ex: 37°CX1.8 +32= 98.6°F
Who is the current vice President?
James VANCE