What is the official residence of the British monarch in London?
Buckingham Palace
Which British author wrote the dystopian novel "1984"?
George Orwell
What is the significance of the date July 20, 1969, in American history?
The Apollo 11 moon landing
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Rishi Sunak
Which Scottish scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who was the first African American to serve as the President of the United States?
Barack Obama
Which river is the longest in the UK?
River Severn
What holiday is also called the Bonfire Night?
Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night - often featuring "Guy" effigies and fireworks
Which river is the longest in the United States?
Missouri River
Which U.S. state is known as the "Empire State"?
New York
What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666
Which U.S. state is the largest in terms of land area?
Alaska
When was the Empire state building completed?
1931
Which famous fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street?
Sherlock Holmes
In which year did the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community (EEC), now known as the European Union?
1973
Which U.S. national park is known for its geothermal features?
Yellowstone
Which American inventor is credited with the development of the phonograph and the electric light bulb?
Thomas Edison