What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
What is the largest state in the USA?
Alaska
What holiday is celebrated on 11 November in the UK?
Poppy Day
Who was the first American president?
George Washington
What is the Australian national animal?
kangaroo
How many inhabitants does the UK have? (tolerance 5 million)
68.35 million
What is the US national animal?
bald eagle
When do the Brits celebrate Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes' Night)?
5 November
Which English- speaking country is Celine Dion (the singer who sang the song in Titanic movie) from?
Canada
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is the second biggest city in the UK?
Birmingham
Which US city had the first subway system?
Boston
What is the day after American Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
Who is the most translated English writer?
Agatha Christie
What are the native inhabitants of Australia called?
Aboriginals
What does the UK export the most? (manage to get at least one from the top three)
mechanical power generators, cars, medicinal and pharmaceutical products
What year did the USA gain full independence?
1776
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
St Andrew (the day he's celebrated is 30 November)
Which sport did the Australian sportsman and the Olympic winner Ian Thorpe do?
Swimming
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
What tragical event happened in 1666?
The Great Fire of London
What is the most visited public tourist site in the USA?
Times Square in New York City
Which Christmas day was originally the day when servants, tradespeople and the poor were given gifts/ got a day off?
Boxing Day ( 26 December)
Which British monarch was on the throne the longest?
Elizabeth II (70 years and 214 days)
What is the worldwide famous Australian sports brand which produces swimwear and swimming- related accessories?
Speedo