Colombia - History
When did Colombia gain independence?
1819
Which colour makes up the majority of the Colombian flag?
What is a cuppa?
A cup of tea
When do we use a full stop?
At the end of a sentence
Helpfull or helpful?
Helpful
Who founded Bogota?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
Colombia is the only country in South America with coastlines along the __________ and _________ oceans.
Pacific and Atlantic
Which side of the road do we drive on in the UK?
The left
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun or pronoun
Thought
When did the Spanish first land in Colombia?
1499
Colombia has borders with which FIVE countries?
Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela, Panama and Peru
Which 4 countries make up the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
When do we use 'a' and when do we use 'an'?
a - before a singular noun that begins with a consonant
an - before a singular noun that begins with a vowel
Comunication or Communication?
Communication
Where does Colombia get its name?
Cristoforo Colombo (Italian explorer)
Name THREE of Colombia's main rivers.
Magdalena, Cauca, Guaviare, Atrato, Meta, Putumayo and Caquetá
Which title can women use to avoid showing if they are married? (Mrs / Ms / Miss)
Ms
What is an adverb?
A word or expression that modifies a verb or adjective
Childs or children?
Children
Who was elected president of Greater Colombia when it was formed on 17 December 1819?
Simón Bolívar
About ____% of the species on earth live in Colombia.
10%
What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament
Which word is an adverb? Quick or quickly.
Quickly
Neccesary or necessary?
Necessary
Which Colombian writer won the Nobel prize in literature in 1982?
Gabriel García Márquez
What are the highest peaks in Colombia?
Pico Cristóbal Colón 5,730m
Pico Simón Bolívar 5,730m
What is the most important date of the Christmas season in the UK?
25th December - Christmas Day
What is the subject of a sentence?
the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action of the sentence or is the subject of the sentence.
Difficulties or difficultys?
Difficulties