Geography of GB and The USA
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland together form this country are called...
The United Kingdom (UK)
On 25th December, people celebrate this holiday.
Christmas
The head of state in the United Kingdom is the…
King/Queen
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
In the UK, children start school at about this age.
5 years old
The US flag has this many stars.
50
On 31st October, children wear costumes and go “trick or treat.”
Halloween
The UK has a King or Queen. This is called the…
Monarch
In 1492, this explorer sailed to America.
Christopher Columbus
Students go to this place after high school if they want higher education.
College / University
This country is next to England and is famous for bagpipes.
Scotland
In the USA, families eat turkey on this November holiday.
Thanksgiving
The President of the USA works in this building
The White House
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What is the name of the optional year between secondary school and university, often used for work or travel?
Gap year
The capital city of Scotland.
Edinburgh
In March, the Irish and British celebrate this saint’s day, often with green clothes.
St. Patrick’s Day
The President of the USA works for this many years in one term.
4 years
The USA became independent in this year.
1776
In the USA, the last year of high school is called…
12th grade / Senior year
The tallest mountain in the UK.
Ben Nevis
This holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and in Britain is linked with chocolate eggs.
Easter Sunday
The UK Parliament has two parts: House of ___ and House of ___.
Commons and Lords
In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?
1066
What is the typical final exam taken by high school students in the United States before graduation?
SAT (or ACT)