HISTORY/POLITICS
Till the mid-19th century it was the basis for the US south’s economy; it was also what more than anything, made the South different from the rest of the country
Slavery
What is the name of the highest mountain in England?
Scaffel Pike 978 m
Most of the old New Year customs take place in Scotland, beginning with “first-footing” in which the first person to enter the house in the New Year must be… who?
a man who must carry food, drink and coal into the house.
What is the address of the British Prime Minister?
10, Downing street
This animal has a duck-like bill, short legs, webbed feet and a short but thick, beaver-like tail.
Platypus
Who was the longest ruling monarch of the UK?
Queen Victoria – 64 years: 1837-1901
What is the name of the canal between France and the UK?
La Manche or English Channel
What is included in a full English breakfast?
The typical ingredients are bacon, sausages, eggs, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, and fried bread or toast and the meal is often served with tea. Baked beans, hash browns, and coffee (in place of tea) are common contemporary but non-traditional inclusions.
When do English and American people eat turkey as a traditional dish?
English and American people eat turkey as a traditional dish primarily for major winter holidays: Americans at Thanksgiving (November) and Christmas, while the British focus on Christmas Day (December 25th),
This is Australia’s native dog arrived in Australia around 6000 years ago and domesticated by Aboriginal people.
Dingo
Which American general, who later became the 34th president, commanded all US forces during World War II ?
Dwight David Eisenhower
In addition to its coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific, this country has the third sea coastline on the Arctic Ocean, giving it the longest coastline of any country. What country is it?
Canada
When do people in the USA celebrate Independence Day?
On the 4th of July.
The center of film industry in the USA.
Hollywood, Los Angeles, Cal.
This is the most instantly recognizable Australian mammal and hardly needs a description. You can find it on the State Emblem.
Kangaroo
She was the only woman Prime Minister in the UK called “The Iron Lady”
Margaret Thatcher
The only island state in Australia.
Tasmania
Please, name all four national flowers of the UK.
The Rose, specifically the Tudor Rose (combining red and white roses).
The Thistle, a spiky purple flower symbolizing resilience.
The Daffodil, a bright yellow flower often worn on St. David's Day.
The Shamrock, a three-leaf clover associated with St. Patrick.
What is the queen of sports in Britain?
Light athletics
What large bovine mammal, once roaming the American plains, is the national mammal of the USA?
The American Bison.
In 1773, to protest a new tax, Bostonians, dressed as Indians, threw 400 crates of British tea into the Boston Harbor.
This event was called...
The Boston Tea Party
When did the Vikings come to North America?
About 1000 years ago
What is the name of a major UK national park associated with lakes?
Lake District
This game is particularly associated with England. There are two teams of 11 players each. A first- class match lasts up to three days with 6 hours’ play on each day.
Amateur players are called “gentlemen”.
Cricket
What tall, bright yellow flower, common in fields across the US (and cultivated in the UK), turns its head to follow the sun?
Sunflower