Famous places
What is the Elizabeth Tower?
The famous clock tower in London. People often call it "Big Ben".
What is a Full English Breakfast?
The traditional English breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, and beans.
Who is William Shakespeare?
The writer of "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet".
What is Christmas?
The holiday on December 25th when people give gifts and decorate a tree
What is a Unicorn?
The national animal of Scotland (a mythical creature).
What is Niagara Falls?
A very big waterfall on the border of the USA and Canada.
What is maple syrup?
A sweet Canadian product made from tree sap. People eat it with pancakes.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
The singer of the band Queen. He sang "We Are the Champions".
What is Halloween?
The night of October 31st when children wear costumes and say "Trick or treat!".
What is Broadway?
The famous street in New York City, nicknamed "The Great White Way," famous for its theaters and musicals.
What is Buckingham Palace?
The home of the British king or queen in London.
What is Pavlova?
An Australian dessert. It is a meringue cake with fruit and cream.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The King of Rock and Roll. He sang "Jailhouse Rock" and "Love Me Tender
What is Independence Day?
The American holiday on July 4th. It is the birthday of the USA.
Who are the Māori?
The native people of New Zealand, whose language and culture (including the haka dance) are officially recognized.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
A famous statue in New York City. France gave it to the USA.
Who is Guy Fawkes? (Bonfire Night)
On November 5th, British people celebrate the failure of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. They burn an effigy of the man behind the plot.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The 16th President of the USA. He freed the slaves and was assassinated in a theatre.
What is Thanksgiving?
The American holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. People eat turkey and give thanks.
What is the Union Jack (or Union Flag)?
The name of the flag of the United Kingdom, combining the crosses of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
What is Loch Ness?
A famous lake in Scotland. People say a monster lives there.
What is Thanksgiving?
An American holiday on the fourth Thursday of November, originally celebrating the harvest feast shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
The first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. He said: "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."
What is Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night)?
The night of November 5th in the UK. People burn a doll of a man called Guy.
What is a red rose? (or Tudor rose) - the symbol of??
The symbol of England. It is a red flower with a green stem and sharp leaves.