Customs & Traditions
This holiday on December 25th is celebrated in many English-speaking countries.
What is Christmas?
In the US, this 4-year school comes after elementary and middle school.
What is high school?
The UK's head of state is this person.
Who is the King (currently King Charles III)?
his London clock tower is often mistakenly called "Big Ben".
What is Elizabeth Tower? (Big Ben is actually the bell inside)
This British fictional spy is known by a famous code number.
Who is James Bond?
In the UK, this meal typically includes tea, scones, and small sandwiches.
What is afternoon tea?
UK students take these important exams at age 16, usually in their last year of secondary school.
What are GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education)?
This person is both the head of state and head of government in the United States.
Who is the President?
This famous statue in New York Harbor symbolizes freedom and democracy.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This New Zealand-born singer is known for hits like "Royals" and "Green Light".
Who is Lorde?
Americans celebrate this holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
What is Thanksgiving?
This type of school in the US requires tuition and is not funded by the government.
What is a private school?
Canada's government is this type of system, with a Prime Minister and a monarch.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
This bridge in Australia is nicknamed "The Coathanger" due to its shape.
What is the Sydney Harbour Bridge?
This American civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
In Australia, this popular outdoor cooking method is often used for social gatherings.
What is a barbecue (or "barbie")?
In Australia, this term refers to the last two years of secondary education.
What is senior secondary (or Years 11 and 12)?
This term describes the US system where power is divided between federal and state governments.
What is federalism?
This ancient monument in England consists of large standing stones arranged in a circle.
What is Stonehenge?
This British naturalist and broadcaster is known for his wildlife documentaries.
Who is David Attenborough?
This Scottish New Year's Eve celebration involves singing a specific song at midnight.
What is Hogmanay? (The song is "Auld Lang Syne")
This UK qualification, often taken at age 18, is required for university entrance.
What are A-levels?
In the UK, this unwritten set of rules and conventions governs the political system.
What is the constitution? (Accept: unwritten constitution)
This famous university library in Dublin, Ireland houses the Book of Kells.
What is the Trinity College Library?
This Canadian-American actress and environmentalist starred in "Juno" and "Inception".
Who is Elliot Page?