Great Britain
Which canal separates Great Britain from France?
La Manche
What is the name of the river that flows trought London?
The Thames
What is the capital city of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
Who is Washington D.C. named after? Who was he?
George Washington, first president of the United states.
What are the capitals of Australia and New Zealand?
Australia - Canberra
New Zealand - Wellington
What is the name of the famous prehistoric stone circle in England?
Stonehenge
Which famous tower in London is known for it’s large clock and bell?
Big Ben - officially Elizabeth Tower
How many states are in the USA?
50
What is the name of Martin Luther King’s speach?
I Have a Dream
Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m), located in New South Wales in the Snowy Mountains.
What is the highest mountain in Great Britain?
Ben Nevis (1344 m)
What is the name of the British royal residence in London?
Buckingham Palace
Who was the first presindent of the USA?
George Washington
Where is Washington D.C. located?
In the United states, near Maryland and Virginia.
What is the name of the world-famous coral reef in Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef
Which two royal houses used roses as their embles during the War of the Roses? What colour were the roses?
the house of Lancaster (red roses), the house of York (white roses)
What is the name of the famous square in London where Admiral Nelson’s statue stands?
Trafalgar Square
What the biggest mountain range is in the west?
Cordilleras
Name 4 important places/monuments?
White house
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Who were the first inhabitants of Australia and New Zealand?
Australia - the Aboriginal Australians
New Zealand - Māori
The UK consist of several parts, including Great Britain, Northern Ireland and surrounding islands. Into which parts is Great Britain divided?
England, Scotland and Wales
In what year did the Great Fire of London break out, destroying much of the city?
1666
When was the Declaration of Independence introduced?
4. 7. 1776
What does the government consist of?
the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court
What are 2 important/famous landmarks in Australia and two in New Zealand?
New Zealand - Milford Sound, Hobbiton village, National Park Tongariro...