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100
In Belarus there is only one time zone. What about the USA?
There are four time zones in the USA.
100
In the British Parliament the chairman sits on the bag stuffed with wool. Why is it so?
Because wool made Britain rich and prosperous.
100
In which city can one see the Statue of Liberty?
You can see the Statue of Liberty in New York.
100
What experience made Americans tough, self-reliant and hospitable?
The frontier experience made Americans tough, self-reliant and hospitable.
100
How was the war between the Dukes of Lancaster and the Dukes of York called?
The war between the Dukes of Lancaster and the Dukes of York was called The War of Roses.
200
What is the full name of Great Britain?
The full name of Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
200
What was the name of the ship on which the first pilgrims arrived to America in 1620?
The first pilgrims arrived to America in 1620 by the ship Mayflower.
200
He was the youngest president of the USA, but he was president only for 2 years and 10 months. What was his name?
John F. Kennedy.
200
What is the English for «Мой дом – моя крепость»? What is the origin of the proverb?
«My Home is My Castle» is an English proverb.
200
What animal is the most popular in Great Britain?
Cat is the most popular animal in Great Britain.
300
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
300
What famous people are connected with the following places: Windsor, Stratford-on-Avon, Liverpool, and Nottingham?
Elizabeth II, Shakespeare, the Beatles, Robin Hood.
300
When does the light burn above Big Ben?
When the Parliament is at work.
300
Why do English people like compromise?
Because there are no extremes in nature and climate.
300
Which bird and which animal are represented on the Australian coat-of-arms?
Emu and kangaroo.
400
There are only two large rivers in this country. What rivers are they? What is the name of the country?
The name of the country is Australia. The two large rivers are the Murray and the Darling.
400
What unites the American presidents Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, Grunt and Franklin?
Dollar unites the American presidents Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, Grunt and Franklin.
400
Who is the head of Australia?
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The British King is the head of Australia.
400
What is the native population of New Zealand?
Maori is the native population of New Zealand.
400
Which four flowers are the symbols of England, Stotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Daffodil, thistle, rose and shamrock are the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
500
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland all have their own capitals. However, one of these capitals is not the largest city in its territory. Which capital is that, and what is the largest city instead?
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, but the largest city in Scotland is Glasgow.
500
According to a centuries-old tradition, at least six ravens must be kept in the Tower of London at all times. Why is this tradition so important? What do people believe will happen if the ravens ever leave the Tower?
According to legend, if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the kingdom (or the monarchy) will fall. To prevent this, the ravens' wings are clipped to ensure they cannot fly away.
500
The British Parliament has two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Which house is more powerful? Who is the official head of the government in the UK?
1) The House of Commons 2) Head of government: The Prime Minister (not the monarch)
500
In which of these three countries — the USA, Great Britain, or Australia — do people drive on the left side of the road?
1) Drive on the left: Great Britain and Australia 2) Drive on the right: The USA
500
What is the national animal of Scotland, and what is the national animal of Wales?
1) Scotland: The unicorn 2) Wales: The red dragon
