Slang
Geography
British v American Englsih
History
Pop Culture
100
Zone out
ex. I completely zoned out during the lecture on the history of the Revolutionary War.
to lose attention completely
100
It is said that this mythical monster can be found hiding in the depths of a lake in the famed Highlands of Scotland. Her nickname is "Nessie."
The Loch Ness Monster.
"Loch" is Scottish and Irish Gaelic for lake.
100
What are these called in British and American English?
(US) Chips
(UK) Crisps
100
Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 1564, this playwright went on to become the most influential writer in English. His works include Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Macbeth.
William Shakespeare
100
This artist has made headlines coming off her world tour last year. This past month, she shocked the world by releasing a country album. She seems like she is leaving pop and R&B "in a box to the left," because, as she says, "this ain't Texas."
Beyonce
200
Salty
ex. Mary got so salty I didn't text her right back
Upset, usually to overreact
200
What is the capital of Australia?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Perth
D. Canberra
D. Canberra
200
In British English, you say: "at the weekend, we went to the beach."
In American English, however, you would say...
"on the weekend, we went to the beach."
200
This English-speaking country is infamous for being settled by British and Irish convicts.
Australia.
Between 1788 and 1868 the British penal system transported about 162,000 convicts from Great Britain and Ireland to various penal colonies in Australia.
200
In March of 2024, Taylor Swift pleased many Spanish Swifties with the announcement of a second date at the Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. What two days will she perform during the Eras Tour in Madrid this year?
29th and 30th of May
300
Bussin'
ex. "This pizza is bussin', bro."
Something that is hitting the spot/ delicious
300
How many countries form the United Kingdom (*NOT GREAT BRITAIN)?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
* NOT the Republic of Ireland
300
The British say "trousers," in the United States, we say "pants."
You might get a chuckle if you use "pants" in the UK. What does the word mean there?
Underwear
300
During this catastrophic event in the mid-1800s, 1 million people died and another 1 million emigrated of Ireland's 8.5 million population.
The Great Potato Famine
300
The Hunger Games is a wildly popular book series in the English-speaking world. Fans were elated (super excited) to see the film adaptation of a popular prequel to the series. What is the name of this film/ book?
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
400
2023's Oxford's "Word of the Year." The definition is as follows:
"____ is a colloquial word, defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic partner."
Rizz
400
Which natural world wonder can be found on the northeastern coast of Australia. You might even see Nemo!
The Great Barrier Reef
400
We spell things a bit differently in the US than in the UK. Here are the British spellings of some common words. Can you correctly give the American spelling of each word?
- Theatre
- Colour
- apologise
- theater
- color
- apologize
400
Which of these women is famous for resisting Roman forces conquering Great Britain in AD 60 or AD 61? She famously led her forces across the country and took poison before the Romans could capture her. She lives on as a British heroine and symbol of independence and justice.
A. Anne Boleyn
B. Boudica
C. Jane Austen
D. Joan of Arc
B. Boudica
400
March is a very exciting time for basketball fans everywhere. In the United States, it's very popular to make your bracket as teams enter playoffs. This time is called M_____ M_____
March Madness
500
Relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle
ex. Beverly Hills is a very _______ neighborhood in LA.
Boujee
ex. Beverly Hills is a very boujee neighborhood in LA.
500
In this American state, you can find "Death Valley," an arid area with the highest recorded temperature in the world.
A. California
B. Florida
C. Montana
D. Nevada
A. California
According to PBS, a maximum temperature of 134F (56.7C) was recorded in Death Valley, California.
500
We call some food items by a different name in the US. Can you give the American name for the following items:
- coriander
- aubergine
- chickpeas
** hint: in the USA, we are very influenced by our Spanish-speaking neighbors to the south.
- cilantro, eggplant, and garbanzos!
500
Known as the "forgotten heroine," this British chemist and University of Cambridge graduate is a feminist icon. She is best known for her work in discovering the double helix structure of DNA. She is known as the "forgotten heroine" because she was not awarded two applicable Nobel prizes, which were instead given to her male colleagues.
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
500
This iconic country singer moved to Nashville from the mountains of East Tennessee at age 18 with no money and one bag of clothes. Her career has spanned over six decades and includes many achievements, including winning 11 Grammy Awards. She is a beloved member of the Tennessee community and works to promote literacy. Hint: She is not Joelne ;)
Dolly Parton