English history and knowledge
British / American pop culture
Facts about the US
Famous people
Challenge (auction)
100
What other name do Londoners use for the underground railway system?
The Tube
100
What is the traditional dress code for men in Scotland?
Kilt
100
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
France gifted the statue to the people of the United States in 1886.
100
Who discovered the United States of America?
BONUS: in what year? (+-30 years)
Christopher Columbus
1492
100
Who can make the longest word chain in 2 minutes? The next word should always start with the last letter of the previous word, any non-existing words or with a misspelled first/last letter break the chain.
Example (not allowed to imitate): Elephant → Tiger → Rabbit → Tuna.
200
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
200
In which English city was the Beatles band formed?
Liverpool
200
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
200
Who was the US' first elected president?
George Washington
200
How many existing words can you write down in one minute that rhyme with 'light'?
List of possibilities:
300
What is the official national sport in England?
Cricket
300
What is the most successful Hollywood movie of all time?
Avatar (2009)
- Avatar: (2009) - $2,923,710,708
- Avengers: Endgame: (2019) - $2,799,439,100
- Avatar: The Way of Water: (2022) - $2,320,250,281
- Titanic: (1997) - $2,264,812,968
300
Which city is the most populous city in the United states (roughly 8 million inhabitants)
New York City
300
Who was the first American on the moon?
BONUS: in what year did it happen? (+- 5 years)
Neil Armstrong
24th of July, 1969
300
How many answers will you correctly guess in a movie-quote quiz with 10 questions. You will get 4 options for each question.
https://www.britannica.com/quiz/match-the-quote-to-the-movie-quiz
400
Where are the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom stored? (what is the building called)
The Tower of London
400
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
400
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
400
Who is the current prime minister of the United Kingdom
Keir Starmer
400
In 2 minute, how many countries + capital cities can you write down in English? You get one point for each correct English combination (I'm lenient with the spelling).
500
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
500
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
500
Name one of the three longest rivers in the US
BONUS: name all three rivers
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Yukon River
500
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she died? (+- 3 years)
BONUS: guessing exactly right
96
She was the queen for 70 years!
500
BONUS ROUND
A famous example of flash fiction is the six-word story:
"For sale: baby shoes, never worn"
Task: write the best 6 word story