What is the capital?
Canberra
True or false: India is the most populous country in the world.
True
What is the capital?
Ottawa
How many capitals?
Three
True or false: To become a member, you have to be a former colony.
False
What does “dead horse” mean?
Ketchup
What is special about the “r”-sound in Indian English?
They roll the r
What is the symbol in the middle of the flag called?
Maple leaf
Who was South Africa’s first black president?
Nelson Mandela
Who is the «leader»/head of the Commonwealth?
The British monarch
What is Vegemite?
A traditional Australian food spread
What is Gandhi’s first name?
Mahatma (or: Mohandas)
Canada‘s national song is called…
O Canada
What is the name of the famous prison island outside Cape Town?
Robben Island
Finish the term: “The sun never…”
“…sets on the British Empire”
What are the two names of the world’s largest monolith?
Uluru and Ayers Rock
During the British Empire, India was often referred to as…
The Jewel in the Crown
When is Canada‘s national day?
July 1st
One of South Africa’s official languages is Afrikaans. What language is this almost identical to?
Dutch
How many countries make up the Commonwealth today?
56
What is the long, hollow traditional Aboriginal instrument called?
Didgeridoo
What is India‘s most popular tourist attraction?
Taj Mahal
Who is Canada’s prime minister?
Mark Carney
What is the national day called?
Freedom Day
Name of the two countries that joined the Commonwealth last.
Gabon and Togo