History- US/UK
Who was the first US president?
George Washington
What are the two chambers of Parliament called?
House of Lords and House of Commons
Which organization promotes education, science, and culture?
UNESCO
Born in 1942, this person was a famous theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author.
Stephen Hawking
In which state will you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
How many original US colonies were there?
13
How many members are in the US Senate?
100
What is the name of the intergovernmental military alliance between 28 European countries and 2 North American countries?
NATO
Marilyn Monroe
What is the collective name of the member states which were once territories of the British Empire?
Commonwealth of Nations
Which prime minister was nicknamed the Iron Lady?
Margaret Thatcher
Which animals represent the main 2 political parties in the USA?
Elephant and donkey
How many member states does the EU consist of?
27
Who was the American Baptist minister and activist who was assasinated in 1968?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
What famous event started at a bakery on Pudding Lane many centuries ago?
The Great Fire of London
What is the British document that laid the foundation for individual liberty and has been referred to as "the greatest constitutional document of all times"?
Magna Carta (Libertatum)
What does the acronym NGO stand for?
Non-governmental organization
This American was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic.
Amelia Mary Earhart
What is the name of the savoury pudding containing sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices?
Haggis
Which US president gave the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the address of the UK Prime Minister's residence?
10 Downing Street
In which city will you find the UN headquarters?
New York City, New York
Who is the woman best remembered for organizing the UK suffragette movement and helping women win the right to vote?
Emmeline Pankhurst
What is a popular American breakfast/brunch food that combines something fried and savory with something sweet and buttery?
Chicken and waffles