English- speaking countries 1
How many capital cities does South Africa have?
3!
Pretoria is the legislative capital, but Cape Town is considered as the cultural one, while Bloemfontein, is the judicial capital.
Which two English-speaking countries from the Southern hemisphere have nearly identical flags?
Australia and New Zealand
When is Independence Day in the USA?
July 4th
What does the acronym U.N. stand for?
United Nations
UN is committed to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
Which holiday is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of November in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the US?
Thanksgiving
What nationality are the people nicknamed "kiwis"?
They are New Zealanders.
Which famous clocktower is attached to the Houses of Parliament in London?
Big Ben
How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court?
Nine
What does the acronym W.H.O. stand for?
The World Health Organization
Who was The Iron Lady?
Margaret Thatcher.
She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold that office. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
Which country do you support if you shout "Go Springboks!" during a rugby match?
South Africa
Who is the official head of the Commonweath?
The British Monarch
Which amendment to the Constitution allows American citizens to possess a firearm?
The second
What does the acronym POTUS stand for?
President of the United States
Who are "the wallabies"?
Apart from a marsupial that resembles a kangaroo, it is the nickname of the National Rugby Team of Australia.
Which federal country do the states of Saskatchewan and Yukon belong to?
Canada
What is Eire most known as?
The Republic of Ireland
Who is the current Vice-President of the USA?
Kamala Harris
What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
UNESCO encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations.
Where is Ontario?
(2 possible answers)
It is a province of Canada, home to the nation's capital city Ottawa.
But is also a city in California, about 50km east of Los Angeles
In which country is the state of New South Wales situated?
Australia
In which country are the two main political parties embodied by a donkey and an elephant?
In the USA: the elephant stands for the Republicans, qhile the donkey represents the Democrats.
Who is the odd one out?
George Washington, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
All feature on the famous monument Mount Rushmore, BUT Frankin Delano Roosevelt. He was President of the US, but it is his distant cousin Theodore Roosevelt who is carved.
What does the acronym ICJ stand for.
International Court of Justice.
It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.
Where can you see the Liberty Bell? (known as Independence Bell as well)- Name the city
Philadelphia