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Bonus
100
What are the capital cities of the USA, the UK, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand?
Washington, D.C., London, Ottawa, Dublin, Canberra, Wellington
100
Which US state did the famous restaurant chain KFC start in?
Kentucky
100
When exactly is Thanksgiving celebrated in the USA?
on the fourth Thursday in November
100
Which country is the actor Chris Hemsworth who played Thor in the Avengers Marvel movie from?
Australia
100
What is the capital city of California?
Sacramento
100
What is the traditional Scottish musical instrument?
bagpipes
100
Which country and city will host the Olympic Games in 2028?
Los Angeles, California, USA
100
What is the name of the tower in London next to the Houses of Parliament where you can see the famous bell?
Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben is the name of the bell)
200
What is the largest English speaking country by territory?
Canada
200
Which country did the world famous Guinness beer originate in?
Ireland
200
When is St. Patrick's Day holiday celebrated?
on 17th March
200
Who is this Canadian musician?
Justin Bieber
200
Which English speaking country has three capital cities?
South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein)
200
What is the name of this bridge and in which state would you find it?
Golden Gate Bridge, California
200
Which country did Michael Phelps represent and in which sport?
the USA, swimming
200
Which country does this flag belong to?
Wales
300
What is the highest mountain of New Zealand?
Mount Cook (Aoraki) - 3,724m
300
What kind of dish typical for New Zealand is 'Pavlova'?
cake
300
When is M.L.King's Day celebrated?
the third Monday in January (marking his birthday 15th January 1929)
300
Which country is the famous rock band U2 from?
Ireland
300
What is the largest city in New Zealand?
Auckland
300
Which plant is the symbol of Ireland and of St Patrick?
shamrock (clover)
300
What is fencing?
a combat sport that features sword fighting
300
Who was the iconic British Prime Minister during the WW II?
Winston Churchill
400
How far is New Zealand, Auckland from Australia, Sydney - air distance? (tolerance 150 km)
2,155km (1,340 miles)
400
Which two English speaking countries did whisky originate in?
Scotland, Ireland
400
Which holiday is Macy's Parade associated with?
Thanksgiving (an annual parade in New York City presented by the department store chain Macy's)
400
Which US president abolished slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
400
What are the capital cities of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
400
Which US state or city did Coca Cola originate in?
Atlanta, Georgia
400
Which English speaking country has the national rugby team called The Wallabies?
Australia
400
What is the English name AND the aboriginal name for the red rock in Australia?
Ayers Rock, Uluru
500
Name at least 3 of the 6 Australian states.
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
500
Which part of the maple tree is used to produce maple syrup?
sap
500
Which historical event is Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated on 5th November, associated with?
failed conspiracy to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament in 1605
500
Which British king had six wives, two of which he had executed?
Henry VIII (king between 1509-1547)
500
Which city is considered the capital of the French part of Canada?
Quebec
500
Where exactly is the New York Stock Exchange located?
Wall Street, Manhattan
500
What is the name of the sport in which the ball is thrown, carried, and caught with a long-handled stick? Its origins can be traced back as early as the 12th century to Indigenous tribes in North America.
lacrosse
500
Who are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore?
Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson