US history
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
The country started as 13 British colonies
For how long has Queen Elizabeth II been the monarch of the UK (2022)?
70 years
Who publishes the book Citizens?
Cappelen Damm
Northern Ireland
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Who was the first American president?
George Washington
Whow was Prime Minister of the UK during (most of) WWII?
Winston Churchill
We read a poem by Warsan Shire. The first line is "No one leaves home unless" What is the name of the poem?
Home
Wha is the name of the main character in the movie Belfast?
Buddy
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
Who was the first man to land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
who was Prime Minister of the UK during the 1980s?
Margaret Thatcher
Who talks about gender equality in our book?
Emma Watson
At the beginning of the movie, whose houses are being targeted?
Catholic houses
What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
Al Capone
What happened at Columbine High School on May 20th 1999?
School shooting (13 people killed + the two shooters)
In the 1950s the UK had a conflict with Egypt. Which canal were they fighting over?
the Suez Canal
Many expressions have been used to describe the US - a melting pot, a pizza... How is the US described in your book?
as a beautiful mosaic
The most famous actor in the movie is the woman who plays granny. What is her name?
Judy Dench
What Netflix show had the most streaming views in 2021?
Squid Game
Which state gave all women the vote in 1869 (as the first place in the world!) ?
Wyoming
Who beat King Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William of Normandy/ William the Conqueror
In which country does the short story Chinasa take place?
Nigeria
The movie is based on the director's own experiences. What is the director's name?
Kenneth Branagh
What company was initially know as "Blue Ribbon Sports"?
Nike