English history and knowledge
What other name do Londoners use for the underground railway system?
The Tube
Who is Prince Harry married to?
Meghan Markle
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
France gifted the statue to the people of the United States in 1886.
Who discovered the United States of America?
BONUS: in what year? (+-30 years)
Christopher Columbus
1492
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
TIP: it changed in March this year because it was released again in China.
Avatar (2009)
What is the capital of the US?
BONUS: what was the first capital?
The capital is Washington D.C.
It used to be New York City
Who was the US' first elected president?
George Washington
What is the official national sport in England?
Cricket
You get 2 minutes to name as many American states as possible. The maximum is 50. Team with the most correct answers wins.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Which city is the most populous city in the United states (roughly 8 million inhabitants)
New York City
Who was the first American on the moon?
BONUS: in what year did it happen? (+- 5 years)
Neil Armstrong
24th of July, 1969
Where are the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom stored? (what is the building called)
Which song did American celebrities almost ruin during the Covid crisis, which was heavily criticized afterwards? Write down the song + artist.
Imagine - John Lennon
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
Boris Johnson
What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on the 5th of November?
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament
Here are three British writers. Which famous books did they write?
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.K. Rowling
Ian Flemming
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
James Bond
Name one of the three longest rivers in the US
BONUS: name all three rivers
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Yukon River
How old is Queen Elizabeth II (+- 3 years)
BONUS: guessing exactly right
95