American History
In what year did America become an independent nation?
1776
Who is the current King of England?
Charles III.
Where does the American sitcom "Friends" take place?
In New York City.
What is the name of the British flag?
Union Jack.
What does each letter stand for in the PART- rule for a mediation?
P Purpose
A Audience/ addressee
R Register
T Text typeWhat was the name of America's first president?
George Washington.
Who is the longest reigning British monarch in history?
Elizabeth II.
At what sports event did Kendrick Lamar perform at the half time show in 2025?
Super Bowl.
What are the names of the four houses in Harry Potter?
Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor
How many words can a woman say per day in the novel "Vox" before she gets an electric shock? (Schulaufgabe)
100 words
What was the target of the terrorist attack in New York City on 9/11?
The World Trade Center (Twin Towers).
What was Jack the Ripper known for?
Being a serial killer (killing prostetutes).
What is the title of the popular Broadway musical that centres around America's fight for independence and the founding fathers?
Hamilton.
What famous book character is invented by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes.
How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?
27 years
Which war was America involved in in the 1960's and 1970's?
The Vietnam war.
Who was the British prime minister during WW2?
Winston Churcill.
What is the biggest American brand anno 2025?
Apple.
What is a Hobnob?
A type of biscuit.
What day is Canada Day?
July 1st
Who was president of The United States during WW2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
What is the name of the king who abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry the American divorcé Wallis Simpson?
David Windsor (Edward VIII)
What was the first American blockbuster?
Jaws (Dødens Gab).
What is the title of the popular, long-running British TV-series starring an alien who travels through space and time in a blue police box with a human companion?
Doctor Who.
Name and explain one of the laws discriminating against Black people during the apartheid?
Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act
Group Areas Act
Population Registration Act
Abolition of Passes Act
Separate Amenities Act
Bantu Education Act