Harrods & The BBC
Cultural Dimensions
Misc.
Slang
Pop-Culture
100
What does the BBC stand for?
British Broadcasting Company
100
Is the UK more individualistic or collectivistic?
Individualistic
100
Most Brits are masters of understatement, meaning they are unlikely to show emotions in business meetings. True or False?
True
100
Fit
Hot/Attractive
100
The London Eye is the biggest what in Europe?
Ferris wheel
200
How is the BBC funded?
Royal Charter
200
Is the UK more long-term or short-term oriented?
Short-term
200
What is a CV?
Resume
200
Bird
A lady
200
How many languages are spoken in London? a) 10 b) 157 c) 300 d) 402
c) 300
300
Can you name one of the three most expensive items sold at Harrods?
Advent Calendar ($1 Mil) Ruby Slippers ($1.6 Mil) Yacht ($165 Mil)
300
Is the UK more neutral or emotional?
Neutral
300
The UK is one of two members of the European Union who have an "opt-out" of what?
Using the Euro (along with Denmark)
300
Chuffed to bits
Really happy/proud
300
How many people watched the Royal Wedding in 2012?
2 Billion
400
In 2013, the BBC broke the guinness world record for largest ever simulcast of a tv drama. What show was it?
Doctor Who - shown in 94 countries as well as 1500 cinemas worldwide
400
Is the UK high assertiveness or low assertiveness?
Low assertiveness
400
What is the female employment rate in the UK?
66%
400
Bob's your uncle
That's it - sorted!
400
What was the first globally televised event? a) Wimbledon match (1932) b) Queen's Coronation (1953) c) Beatles performance (1967) d) Rolling Stones concert (1968)
Beatles performed All You Need Is Love in 1967
500
In September 2007, what did Harrods hire to guard their shoe counter? a) Siberian White Tiger b) Egyptian Cobra c) Emperor Scorpions d) South African Serval
b) Egyptian Cobra
500
Does the UK have a high or low power distance?
Low power distance
500
The UK is set to reduce it's green house gas emissions by what percent come 2050?
80%
500
Her Majesty's Pleasure
Thrown in jail with no release date
500
Specifically, what is big ben referring to?
The great bell.
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