Geography
Which map represents the UK?
The second one.
English is the official language in .... countries.
67
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
What do Irish people celebrate on March 17th of each year?
St Patrick's Day
What country used to be ruled by Angles, Saxons and Jutes?
England!
What's the name of the flag of the UK?
The Union Jack
How many native English speakers are there around the world ?
There are 400 million English native speakers.
The British empire was often called "The empire on which the .... never sets".
sun
Where do people celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires on November 5th?
In Great Britain
First Nations, Métis and Inuit are the indigenous people of .... (name of the country)
Canada
Name the 4 capital cities of the UK.
London, Cardiff, Edimburgh and Belfast.
How many people speak English as their 1st and 2nd language?
Over 2 billion people!
How many member countries form the Commonwealth?
56
What city hosts the Notting Hill carnival to celebrate the British Caribbean community?
London
In which country can you find Ayers Rock/Uluru, sacred to the Aboriginal people?
Australia
Who is the UK Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak
How many pronunciations can <th> have in English?
3
What sporting event does the Commonwealth of Nations organise every 4 years?
The Commonwealth Games
What is the origin of Diwali, the Festival of Light, celebrated by a lot of people in the UK?
People of Maori descent represent 20% of the total population of this country.
New Zealand
What nationality is a person who was born in Wales?
Welsh.
Give an example of a word that is different in British and American English.
flat/apartment, university/college, lift/elevator, pavement/sidewalk, etc.
What tragic event led many countries to consider leaving the Commonwealth?
The death of Queen Elisabeth II.
Name 3 of the arts celebrated during the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.
music, dance, theatre, circus, cabaret, comedy
What are these people doing?
They're performing a "hongi" which is a form of greeting in the Maori culture.