Australia
Name 3 iconic Australian animals
Kangaroo, koala, platypus, dingo, crocodile
On what date does Halloween occur?
31st October
On what day does Easter occur?
It is moveable - always Sunday
The USA borders with _______ in the North and ___________in the South.
Canada and Mexico
What is a full English Breakfast?
Bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, and fried bread or toast
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What is Jack-O-Lantern?
A carved pumpkin
How do we call "Ježíšek" in English?
Baby Jesus
What is Washington, D.C. known for? Name 2 landmarks.
The White House/The Capitol/The Washington Monument/National Mall
What do Americans eat on the Day of Thanksgiving?
Roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes
Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. What does it mean?
Australian summmer starts in December and winter in June.
Can you explain All Souls´ Day? When is it celebrated?
In the Czech Republic, All Souls' Day, also known as Dušičky (meaning "little souls"), is a day of remembrance for the deceased, celebrated on November 2nd. It's a time for families to visit cemeteries, light candles, and decorate graves with flowers.
Name two symbols of Czech Easter and one symbol of American Easter.
Whipping/lamb cake/Easter bread
Easter Egg Hunt/Easter Bunny
There are two strong political parties in the US. Can you name them? What are their animal symbols?
the Democratic (the donkey)and the Republican Party (the elephant)
Name 2 traditional British dishes.
Fish and chips/Cottage pie/Haggis/Meat pie/ Scotch egg/ Jacket potatoes...
What is ULURU (the Ayers Rock)
The largest piece of stone in the world. The symbol of Australia.
Can you explain what Witch Burning is? When is it celebrated?
30th April
We set bonfires and roast sausages. People used to light fires on the hills in order to weaken the witches’ evil powers.
Name 3 Czech Christmas superstitions.
Cutting an apple/pouring the lead/fish scale/Golden piglet
Can you describe the American Flag? What does it represent?
The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, and the 50 stars represent the 50 states.
What is a Shepherd´s pie?
Name 2 words in Australian slang and explain what they mean.
brekkie - breakfast/barbie- barbecue/arvo - afternoon/thongs - flip-flops
Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? When is it celebrated?
The last Thursday in November. Colonists from England shared food with native Americans (1621).
The name Easter comes from Eostre, the pagan goddess of __________.
Fertility
Who was the first US president?
George Washington
What is Haggis?
Boiled sheep stomach filled with a mixture made of minced sheep heart with onion, oats and spices. Traditional Scottish meal.