Famous people
Who is the singer known for the hit song “Shape of You” and where is he/she from?
Ed Sheeran
United Kingdom (England)
Which country celebrates Christmas in summer?
Australia (and New Zealand)
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
The River Thames
Which English author wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
What goes up but never comes down?
your age.
This footballer is often called the GOAT, won the World Cup in 2022, and plays for Inter Miami. Who is it, and where is he from?
Answer: Lionel Messi
From: Argentina
Which country started the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What language/s do people speak in Canada?
English and French.
Which English playwright wrote more than 30 plays and is known as “The Bard”?
William Shakespeare
If a plane crashes on the border between the USA and Canada, where do they bury the survivors?
Nowhere — you don’t bury survivors
This tech billionaire founded Microsoft and is known for his glasses. Who is he, and where is he from?
Answer: Bill Gates
From: United States
What bird was almost chosen instead of the turkey?
The bald eagle
Is the UK the same as England?
No (England is only one part of the UK)
Which English writer is considered the founder of the modern English novel?
Daniel Defoe with Robinson Crusoe
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M.
This actor played Wolverine in the X‑Men movies and is known for being extremely nice. Who is he, and where is he from?
Answer: Hugh Jackman
From: Australia
Which country celebrates New Year first in the world?
Kiribati (Line Islands)
Which U.S. state was an independent country before joining the United States?
Texas
Which American writer is famous for the line “So we beat on, boats against the current…”?
F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby)
If you have 10 chocolates and your friend takes 3, what do you have?
A new enemy.
This director made The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Who is he, and where is he from?
Answer: Peter Jackson
From: New Zealand
What decides the date of Easter?
The first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
Which U.S. state has the longest name?
Rhode Island (official name: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations)
Which American author wrote The Sun Also Rises and was part of the “Lost Generation”?
Ernest Hemingway
If Barbie has every job in the world, why isn’t she tired?
She’s powered by pure pink energy.