U.S. Schools
What's the SECOND most popular sport at U.S. high schools?
What place is often called the "Emerald Isle"?
Ireland
At what age can people start driving in most states in the U.S.?
16
What is the biggest U.S. state?
Alaska
Who first built the city that became London?
The Romans
What color is a polar bear's skin?
How many grades (not including kindergarten) are there in the American public school system?
12
What are the four countries of the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
In New York, what do people call the metro system?
The subway
What is the capital city of Massachusetts?
Boston
What is the river that flows through London?
The Thames
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
In English, what do we call a first-year high school or university student?
Freshman
What is the highest active volcano in Europe?
Mt. Etna
In English, what do we call the time of day when roads and public transit are busy with people going to or from work and school?
Rush hour
Which U.S. state is the closest to Africa?
Maine
What do people call the London Underground (the metro system)?
The Tube
What part of their body do butterflies use to taste?
Their feet
Which U.S. state has the oldest public school?
Massachusetts
Which country has the unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland
What's the name for a boat used to transport people and cars across a river or a small part of the sea?
A ferry
In what city can you find the Georgia Aquarium?
Atlanta
What is the London Eye?
A giant Ferris wheel
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Which state has the most colleges and universities in the U.S.?
California
Which European country has the most islands?
Sweden
What is the world's best-selling car brand?
Toyota
What city is called "the Big Apple?"
New York City
How much does a ticket cost at the British Museum?
Nothing!
What is the word for a group of crows?
A murder
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What city has the longest bridge in the EU?
Lisbon, Portugal
What country has the largest high-speed rail system?
China
In what state can you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
Where are the British crown jewels kept?
The Tower of London
Which bird's eye is bigger than its brain?
Ostrich
What is the oldest university in the U.S.?
Harvard
What country does France share its longest border with?
Brazil
(730-km border with French Guiana, an overseas region of France which is part of the EU and uses the Euro.)
Where is the world's oldest underground train system located?
London
How many states were there when the U.S. became a country in 1776?
13
What is the name of London's main airport?
Heathrow
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