The UK
London
The USA
New York City
Washington D.C.
100
The four countries that the UK consists of
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
100
The river that flows through London
River Thames
100
Name three symbols of the USA
the Statue of Liberty, the US Capitol, the White House, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Golden Gate Bridge, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore
100
How do most New Yorkers get around?
100
Name three famous museums in DC.
National Space and Air Museum, Museum of African Art, National Gallery of Art, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, National Portrait Gallery
200
Name three famous fictional British characters and what they do
spy James Bond, detective Sherlock Holmes, wizard Harry Potter, wealthy property owner Mr. Darcy, king Macbeth...
200
Where does the English Parliament meet?
Palace of Westminster
200
What is served at Thanksgiving?
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert, typically pumpkin, apple, or pecan. Common sides are green bean casserole, scalloped corn, and roasted sweet potatoes.
200
Name NYC's five boroughs
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island
200
Where do Congress meet?
Capitol Hill
300
What is in a full English breakfast?
bacon, fried egg, sausage, mushrooms, baked beans, toast, hash brown and grilled tomatoes
300
True or false, the London Eye is the largest ferris wheel in Europe.
True
300
What are the 6 ethnic groups of the USA?
American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White
300
Financial center of NYC
Wall Street
300
True or false, 72% of the population of DC works for the federal government.
False, about 21% of the workforce in Washington, DC, works for the federal government.
400
Name three typical pastimes of British people.
Playing football matches over the weekends, cricket in the summer, rugby, polo if they are rich, hiking, watching horse races, seeing mimes at Christmas time, going to the local pub for a pint, doing DIY
400
Hyde Park merges with what garden?
Kensington Gardens (once the private gardens of Kensington Palace)
400
Name four national parks in the USA.
Yellowstone, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier Park, Great Smoky Mountains, Joshua Tree
400
True or false, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 41 years, more than 10,000 people visit it every day.
True
400
What is the formal working space of the president of the United States called?
Oval Office
500
What other language is spoken in Scotland?
Gaelic
500
Name three artifacts/sculptures in the British Museum that have sparked controversy OR the countries that want the artifacts/sculptures back.
Parthenon Sculptures (from Athens), Benin Bronzes (from Nigeria), the Rosetta Stone (from Egypt), and the Easter Island statues (from Rapa Nui).
500
The nickname given to the US to describe its different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and people who all live together. A reason for Americans to be proud of its diversity and opportunity!
"melting pot"
500
Name three activities or tourist attractions inside Central Park.
attend concerts, skate at ice skate rinks, go to the zoo, explore Belvedere Castle, ride the carousel, go on running or fitness tours, bike with friends, have a picnic on the grass,
500
What does "No taxation without representation" mean?
A political slogan used by DC residents to describe that they pay Federal taxes, but do not have representation in Congress because they are not a state.