British History
Who is the British monarch at the moment ?
King Charles III
Who is the President of the United States (POTUS) at the moment ?
Donald Trump
Translate: an issue
Un problème / une question
What is the capital city of Canada ?
Ottawa
What major astronomical event could be seen on August 12, 2026?
A total solar eclipse
Who was the British queen for most of the 20th century?
Queen Elizabeth II
In which year did the United States declare independence?
1776
Translate: It's raining cats and dogs.
Il pleut des cordes !
What is the capital city of Australia ?
Canberra
What is the name of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter?
X
Who was Prime Minister of the UK during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
What happened on September 11, 2001 ?
9/11 World Trade Center Attacks (series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in U.S. history)
Translate: Actually
En fait / en réalité
Name one of the two biggest rivers in the U.S.
Mississippi River (largest water volume) / Missouri river (longest)
What new name does Donald Trump want to change the Gulf of Mexico?
The Gulf of America
When was the vote for Brexit ? (give the exact year)
2016
Define the word 'segregation' in the context of US History.
Segregation was a separation between Black and White people, mostly in the South of the US, based on the racist Jim Crow Laws that occurred between 1877 and 1964. They forbade Black people to use the same public spaces as White people.
Translate : Eventually
Finalement
What 4 countries is the UK composed of ?
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Which Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Glasgow
What name is given to the period of conflict in Northern Ireland that ended with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement?
The Troubles
When was slavery abolished in the US ? (give a decade)
1865 (19th century)
Translate: It's likely to have a major impact on world events.
Cela risque d'avoir un impact important sur l'actualité mondiale.
What is the capital of South Africa?
Pretoria / Bloemfontein / Capetown
Which strategic waterway has become a major focus of the war between the United States and Iran in 2026?
The Strait of Hormuz