English-speaking countries
How is the British flag called?
the Union Jack
Who has the second highest rated talk show in America?
Dr. Phil McGraw
How did the Danes rename Tallinn?
Reval
What was the first known Web purchase?
A pizza (a pepperoni pizza with mushrooms and extra cheese from Pizza Hut)
How are the native people of New Zealand called?
The Maoris
What is the official language of the USA?
doesn't have
How many lines does a sonnet have?
14 (each 10 syllables, fixed pattern of rhyme)
When was the railroad between Tallinn and St.Petersburg opened?
in 1870
Explain - money laundering
Putting money which has been obtained illegaly into legal businesses
In which country was medical marijuhana legalized in 2001?
Canada
What does CV mean?
Curriculum Vitae
What is the speed limit on highways in Germany?
no limit
Where is the first seven-star hotel located?
Dubai (Burj al Arab)
Antonym of humble
Rebellious
How many capitals does the Republic of South Africa Have?
3 (Cape Town legislative; Pretoria administrative; Bloemfontein judicial)
What must immigrants do to get British citizenship?
live 5 years in the country, pass a language test and a short quiz on British culture
When was the Tudor Age (when many striking manor houses were built in central England)?
in 1484-1603
How is the shop called that sells goods without any import taxes?
Duty-free shop
How much did the Teutonic Order have to pay to the King of Denmark for North Estonia in 1346?
19 000 silver mark
Who were the first explorers who reached New Zealand?
Dutch explorer Abel Janzoon and his crew (1649)
What is the aim of Magna Carta?
All are equal before the law
What is the ecological footprint?
A resource management tool that measures how much land and water area a human population need to survive
Why was the Internet first developed?
For military
Who is the second-richest man in the world (May 2022)?
Jeff Bezos - founded Amazon in 1994