United States
What is a popular major city in the US South and what is it famous for?
Nashville - music production
What are 2 types of pies famous in the UK?
Steak pie & Apple pie
What are the official languages of Ireland?
Irish and English
How many wives did Henry Vlll have?
6 wives
What term describes the principles or standards a society decides are the most important?
Values
What are 2 major holidays celebrated in the US?
Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, Halloween
What is the name of the current UK monarch?
King Charles III
What is the monetary unit used in Ireland?
Euro
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
It limited the king's power and gave more freedom to common people.
What is a type of informal language that's used in specific groups of people, and it can vary by region and culture?
Slang
What are 2 key American values?
Individual Freedom, Equality of Opportunity, Material Wealth, Self-Reliance, Competition, Hard Work
What UK holiday is on December 26th and celebrates with shopping and watching sports?
Boxing Day
What are 2 major universities in Ireland?
Trinity College, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland.
What is the capital of the United States?
What do we call the "lens" we view the world?
What country did most of the early American population immigrate from?
England
What is the largest city in the UK?
London (over 8 million people)
What is a major river in Ireland?
Shannon, Liffey, Boyne, Moy, Barrow
What are famous foods in the US?
Pizza, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Corndogs, Apple Pie
What makes a country "Western?"
Geographic location, use of the Roman alphabet, countries in Western Europe and countries with Western European influence
North and South America, Australia and NZ, Western Europe
What American tradition involves groups gathering in designated parking lots outside sporting arenas to prepare for events with grilled food, themed drinks, and party games?
Tailgating
How many member states are part of the Commonwealth?
56 voluntary member states, most are former British territories
What are two cultural features of Ireland?
Pub culture, Irish dancing, Guinness stew, ect.
What is a common misconception about Ireland that involves a persons appearance?
A misconception is that all Irish people have red hair. Though they do have the highest population of red hair, anyone can have red hair.
What principle describes the Parliament (government) as the final authority and is elected by the people.
Parlimentary Democracy