Which is British & which is American?
Restroom / Loo
Restroom (USA)
Loo (UK)
How is the date written in the US
Month/Day/Year
In the UK it's a holiday, in the US it's a _______
vacation
What is the name of the famous American theme park created by Walt Disney?
Disneyland
Explanation: Disneyland, the famous theme park created by Walt Disney, is located in Anaheim, California, USA. Disney World is another famous theme park located in Florida.
sidewalk / pavement
sidewalk (USA) pavement (UK)
Which British artist is famous for the song "Rolling in the Deep"?
Adele
In the UK it's a pub, in the US it's a _______
bar
If someone in the UK is "knackered," how do they feel?
tired
Jumper / Sweater
Jumper (UK)
Sweater (USA)
Which country celebrates Bonfire Night and why?
The UK
Explanation: Bonfire Night is celebrated in the UK on November 5th to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605
What is the UK equivalent of the US’s “zip code”?
Explanation: In the UK, the postal code system is referred to as postcodes.
US: What is "gasoline" called in the UK?
petrol
Pants / Trousers
Pants (USA)
Trousers (UK)
Which country's police officers are commonly referred to as "bobbies"?
The UK
Explanation: British police officers are often referred to as "bobbies" after Sir Robert Peel, who established the Metropolitan Police Service.
In the US it's an elevator, in the UK it's a _______
lift
What is the UK equivalent of the US's “Elementary School”?
Primary School
Explanation: In the UK, the first stage of formal education is called primary school, similar to elementary school in the USA.
Film / Movie
Film (UK)
Movie (USA)
Which country’s iconic landmark is Big Ben, and what is it actually a nickname for?
The UK Explanation: Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster in London.
In the UK it's crossroads, in the US it's _______
intersection
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series, and which country is she from?
J.K. Rowling, the UK
Explanation: J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, is British.