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100
On what river stands the capital of England?
London, the capital of England stands on the River Thames
100
Shamrock and a harp are symbols of...
Northern Ireland
100
What did the Russian king sell to the USA in 1867?
Alaska
100
Listen and name the anthem and the country
The national anthem of England is "God Save the King" (or "God Save the Queen" when the reigning monarch is female).It is also the national anthem of the United Kingdom as a whole, representing the entire country.
100
Who's the mother of princes William and Harry?
Princes Diana.
200
On what river stands the capital of the USA?
The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., stands on the banks of the Potomac River.
200
What are the symbols of the USA? Name some of them
the Bald Eagle - the Statue of Liberty - the Liberty Bell
200
the Boston ... Party. What happened in 1773 AD?
the Boston Tea Party. The Americans (13 British colonies) refused to pay taxes to the British Monarch and they threw boxes with tea from the ships into the water in Boston Port.
200
What did they forget to bring for the first President's (George Washington's) inauguration?
the Bible
200
Who was the first female prime minister of the UK?
Margaret Tatcher- the iron lady
300
What is the tallest mountain in the UK?
The Scottish Highlands feature some of the highest peaks, including Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK (1,345 meters or 4,413 feet).
300
Daffodil is a symbol of ... because...
Wales, because the soldiers put them on their helmets during the war to recognize each other and they won the war.
300
What did the Romans bring to Britain? What did they do?
- christianity - roads - sights of important cities
300
What are the two Houses of the British Parliament? Which one is upper or lower?
the House of Lords (the upper house) the House of Commons (the lower house)
300
Name the president that abolished the slavery.
Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is famous for his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to abolish slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and the passage of the 13th Amendment.
400
Where is located Niagara falls?
Niagara Falls is partially in the United States. The falls are located on the border between the United States and Canada, with a portion of the falls on each side.
400
the Red Rose is the symbol of ... because ...
The red rose became a symbol of England during the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), a series of civil wars fought between two rival factions, the House of Lancaster (represented by a red rose) and the House of York (represented by a white rose). These wars were primarily fought for control of the English throne.
400
What was the British symbol of resistance during World War 2?
Bulldog.
400
What is the supreme legal document in the US?
the U.S.Constitution
400
the most influential figures in the entertainment industry, creating iconic animated characters like Mickey Mouse, and revolutionizing the animation and entertainment world is ...
Walt Disney (1901–1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor, and film producer.
500
Explain what is the difference between the United Kingdom and the Great Britain.
The United Kingdom consists of four parts:England, Wales, Scotland and Northen Ireland
Great Britain consists of three parts:England, Wales and Scotland
500
The national flag of the USA. Can you explain it?
The national flag of the USA has 13 stripes and 50 white stars on blue background.
The stripes represent the first thirteen(13) states and the fifty(50) stars represent the number of states at present
500
Why did the Civil War start in the US and how did it end?
- because of the slavery; the southern states wanted to keep their slaves, especially when going to the new land in the West; - the Union (the northern states) won. The slavery was abolished.
500
The UK: Who runs the country? Who's the head of it? What are the functions of the Queen?
by the law: the Queen is the Head of the Country; in the reality: the Prime Minister has the real power; the Queen has almost no power at all. the Queen: - represents the country - is the personal embodiment of the government
500
The longest-reigning monarch in British history was ...
Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022) was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving as the Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 1952 until her death in 2022. Her reign, which lasted over 70 years, saw significant social, political, and cultural changes in the UK and across the world