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100
Which British author wrote the immensely popular 'Harry Potter' series of books?
J. K. Rowling
100
What do the 50 stars on the flag of the United States of America represent?
The 50 states that make up the country.
100
Which member of the British Royal Family is the current heir to the throne and holds the title of Prince of Wales?
William
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100
If an Australian person says they are going to a 'barbie', what are they planning to do?
A. Play with a Barbie doll; B. Visit a pub; C. Attend a barbecue; D. Go to the beach
Attend a barbecue, of course :)))
100
What famous river flows through the centre of London?
the River Thames /temz/
200
What is 'black pudding', food often included in a traditional English or Irish breakfast?
A. A type of burnt sausage B. A sweet chocolate dessert C. A sausage made with blood D. A vegetarian sausage made from mushrooms
C. A sausage made with blood
200
Which country is known by the Māori name 'Aotearoa', often translated as 'The Land of the Long White Cloud'?
New Zealand
200
The anonymous British street artist known for their satirical and thought-provoking graffiti goes by what name?
Banksy
200
In Scotland, if a person describes something as 'wee', what do they mean?
- small/little.
For example: It’s just a wee bit chilly outside today.
200
Although many people think it is Sydney, what is the actual capital city of Australia?
Canberra
300
The most famous line from this Shakespeare play is, "To be or not to be: that is the question."
Hamlet
300
This flightless bird is native to New Zealand and is a national symbol, giving New Zealanders their common nickname.
Kiwi
300
Which British scientist developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
300
The phrase 'G'day mate' is a stereotypical but common greeting in which English-speaking country?
Australia
300
While the lion represents England, the national animal of Scotland is a mythical creature. What is it?
A unicorn
400
This majestic bird is the national symbol of the United States.
The bald eagle
400
This British monarch reigned from 1952 until her death in 2022.
Elizabeth the Second
400
What's the name of the first American president?
George Washington
400
Why is this sentence special: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'?
This sentence contains every letter of the English alphabet.
400
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London that houses the Great Bell, 'Big Ben'?
Elizabeth tower
500
The American holiday Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of this month.
November
500
This is the official name of the flag of the United Kingdom, combining the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick.
The Union Jack
500
This British Prime Minister led the country through most of World War II.
Winston Churchill
500
What is the most frequently used letter in the English language?
E
500
This iconic suspension bridge, painted a distinctive reddish-orange, spans the entrance to the San Francisco Bay. It takes approximately 45–60 minutes to walk across it.
The Golden Gate Bridge