English- speaking countries 1
How many capital cities does South Africa have?
3!
South Africa has three cities that serve as capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Johannesburg, the largest city in the country.
Which two English-speaking countries from the Southern hemisphere have nearly identical flags?
Australia and New Zealand
When is Independence Day in the USA?
July 4th
What does the acronym U.N. stand for?
United Nations
UN is committed to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
What does the acronym GAFAM stand for?
Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft
MORE INFO: some of the most powerful companies in the world—all American, all tech giants.
What nationality are the people nicknamed "kiwis"?
They are New Zealanders.
Which famous clocktower is attached to the Houses of Parliament in London?
Big Ben
What did prohibition in the USA consist in during the 1920s and early 1930s?
The sale of alcohol was forbidden in several states.
What does the acronym W.H.O. stand for?
The World Health Organization
Who was The Iron Lady?
Margaret Thatcher.
MORE INFO: the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold that office. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
Which country do you support if you shout "Go Springboks!" during a rugby match?
South Africa
Who were* the "untouchables" in India?
Anyone belonging to the lowest caste
Which amendment to the Constitution allows American citizens to possess a firearm?
The 2nd Amendment
What does the acronym WTO stand for?
World Trade Organisation
It deals with global rules of trade, and help to emerging countries.
Who are "the Wallabies"?
Apart from a marsupial that resembles a kangaroo, it is the nickname of the Australian National Rugby Team.
Which federal country do the states of Saskatchewan and Yukon belong to?
Canada
Eire is commonly known as...
The Republic of Ireland
Who is the current Vice-President of the USA?
Kamala Harris
What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
UNESCO encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations.
Where is Ontario?
(2 possible answers)
It is a province of Canada, home to the nation's capital city Ottawa.
But is also a city in California, about 50km east of Los Angeles.
In which country is the state of New South Wales situated?
Australia
In which country are the two main political parties embodied by a donkey and an elephant?
In the USA: the elephant stands for the Republicans, while the donkey represents the Democrats.
Who is the odd one out?
George Washington, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
All feature on the famous monument Mount Rushmore, BUT Frankin Delano Roosevelt. He was President of the US, but it is his distant cousin Theodore Roosevelt whose head was sculpted on Mount Rushmore.
What does the acronym ICJ stand for.
International Court of Justice.
It settles legal disputes between member states and gives advisory opinions to authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.
Which American President was nicknamed "No Drama"?
Barack Obama, for his cautious and meticulous presidential campaign in 2007–08 and for his patient, relaxed demeanor.