US Civilization
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993?
Toni Morrison
What are the colours of the Irish flag?
White, green and orange.
Find a synonym for touching
moving
Who painted the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
Michelangelo
What does the acronym FLOTUS stand for?
First Lady of the United States
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Translate "sensibiliser l'opinion publique" in English
to sensitize public opinion
Who is Eddie Redmayne?
The actor who played Stephen Hawking in the biopic A Theory of everything
What is the role of First Ladies?
It used to be a domestic role (decorate the White House, plan the menu for state dinners). Now they are more outspoken but their role is still linked to the domestic sphere (nutrition, education, etc...)
When did Ireland win its independence and when did it become an Irish Free State?
1921
Translate "un artiste engagé"
a committed artist
Her nickname is the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington
What is the difference between the UK and Great Britain?
Great Britain is England, Wales and Scotland. The UK includes Northern ireland.
Translate into English:
"Le marchand ambulant m'a livré à ma place le délicieux repas que j'avais commandé dans le train."
The peddler / pantry-car boy delivered the delicious meal I had ordered on the train right to my seat.
Her new album is country music
Beyoncé
What is the main objective of African-American Art (speak for at least 1 mn)
to empower African Americans / to celebrate their culture and identity / to acknowledge the suffering of the past and claim justice and equality / any relevant answer!
What is the IRA (letters + explanation)
The Irish Republican Army. They want independence from Britain and have fought in a violent way (bombings...)
Name the two countries left after the partition of India in 1947 (and their difference if you can)
India (Hindu majority) and Pakistan (Muslim majority)
He has just called a general election in the UK...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak