British Vocab
True or False: the general American accent is also closer to Shakespeare's English than most modern British accents.
TRUE
True or False: the British government owns all wild swans. It was once considered an act of treason to kill a swan
False: The monarchy (king or queen) owns all the swans. Dates back to the 12th century.
France is often compared to what U.S. state in equivalent size?
A) Oregon
B) Texas
C) Maine
D) Alaska
B) Texas
Name a popular type of French bread.
Baguette, brioche, Pain de campagne
True or False: The Eiffel Tower grows taller in the summer.
True: As temperatures rise, the iron lattice structure undergoes thermal expansion, causing it to grow taller. This seasonal variation sees the tower's height increase by approximately 6 inches (15 centimeters).
What is the “plaster” equivalent in the U.S.?
A) Hammer
B) Band-aid
C) Plate
D) Napkin
B) Band-aid
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
How many countries does France border?
A) 5
B) 1
C) 10
D) 8
D) 8
Belgium: Borders France to the north
Luxembourg: Borders France to the northeast
Germany: Borders France to the east
Switzerland: Borders France to the east
Italy: Borders France to the southeast
Monaco: Borders France to the southeast
Andorra: Borders France to the south
Spain: Borders France to the south
True or False: Croissants where first created in France.
False: Austria
The kipferl has been around since at least the 13th century. Austrian pastry chefs introduced the croissant to France in the 19th century.
What famous cathedral is found in the center of Paris and partially burnt down in 2019?
The Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame is the official reference point representing Paris. On a square in front of the church, a tiny plate engraved with a compass. It marks where all distances to and from Paris are measured.
How would you say you’re feeling tired in England?
a. I am miffed
b. I am chuffed
c. I am knackered
d. I am gobsmacked
c) I am knackered
1. I’m angry
I’m happy or pleased
Tired
I am surprised
What year did England become a country?
A) 927
B) 1066
C) 1308
D) 1432
A) 927
The Kingdom of England was unified from various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Æthelstan is considered by some to be the first true king of England after conquering Northumbria in 927.
What is the largest mountain range in France?
A) The Pyrenees
B) The Jura
C) The Alps
D) The Massif Central
C) The Alps
France consumes what percents of the world’s snails?
A) 44%
B) 12%
C) 31%
D) 78%
A) 31%
The French consume about 31% of the world's snails, making them the world's largest consumer and importer
What is Paris’ nickname?
A) The City of Love
B) The City of Light
C) The City of Art
D) The City of Parks
B) The City of Light
Paris earned its nickname, the "City of Light," due to its prominence as a hub of knowledge and enlightenment during the 17th and 18th centuries.
What is the British spelling & pronunciation of this word?
Aluminum (½ points if you’re close)
Aluminium
What was London’s original name, given to the city by the Romans?
Lundenwic
Londonius
Londrés
Londinium
D) Londinium. The name was then passed down to the Saxons as Lundenwic, which means "London trading town".
What part of the Atlantic Ocean divides England and France?
The English Channel
What is the French name for a chocolate croissant?
pain au chocolat
How many arrondissements (districts) are in Paris?
A) 10
B) 5
C) 20
D) 14
C) 20
The twenty arrondissements (French: "rounding") are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral, often likened to a snail shell,[2] starting from the middle of the city, with the first on the Right Bank (north bank) of the Seine.
Arrondissements are neighborhoods or districts within Paris. Each arrondissement has its own mayor, town hall, and unique features.
The French word, aubergine, is used in England to describe what vegetable?
Eggplant
Which of these inventions was not created from a British inventor?
Steam engine
Braille
Chocolate bar
Light bulb
World wide web
b) Braille – French invention
What is the difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain?
Which countries make up each:
GB – England, Scotland, Wales
UK – England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
Name 3 types of French cheeses
Blue cheese, Camembert, Guyere, Brie, Roquefort, Munster, Comte, Emmenthal, Chevre, Saint-Andre, Reblochon, Raclette
What is the largest museum in the world, located in Paris, France?
The Louvre
The Louvre covers an area of 782,910 square feet (72,735 square meters) and is home to around 38,000 art pieces dating from prehistory to the 21st century.
It is well known for being the home of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, one of the most valuable paintings in museums today.