Monuments in the Anglophone world
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?
Big Ben / Elizabeth Tower
If someone is “under the weather,” how do they feel?
Sick/ Unwell
What is the American word for “biscuit” in British English?
Cookie
Which country is famous for fish and chips?
United Kingdom
What is the official language of the Bahamas?
English
What country gave the US the State of Liberty
France
What does “jumping on the bandwagon” mean?
Following a trend because everyone else is doing it
What is the British English word for “apartment”?
flat
True or False:
Ackee - the main ingredient in the national dish of Jamaica, is a Fruit.
True
Name the famous Caribbean musician known as the King of Reggae.
Bob Marley
The Great Barrier Reef is located near what continent?
Oceania/Australia
What does it mean if someone has “a sweet tooth”?
They love sweets and sugary food
In the U.S., they say “sidewalk.” What do the British call it?
What does the Australian slang “barbie” refer to ?
A) A bar
B) A barbecue
c) A barbie doll
d) A bartender (person who serves drinks at the bar)
A barbecue
Jamaica is located to the immediate south of what country?
Cuba
In which city can you find the Statue of Liberty?
New York City, USA
What does “hit the sack” mean?
To go to bed / Sleep
In British English, “Holiday” is common. What is the American equivalent?
Vacation
The popular Canadian dish - Poutine, consists of fries, cheese curds, and ___________?
Gravy
How many Caribbean poets and playwrights have won the Nobel Prize for Literature?
2
What is the name of the ancient stone structure in England that is believed to be over 4,000 years old?
Stonehenge
What does it mean to “let the cat out of the bag”?
To reveal a secret by accident
What is the British English word for “elevator”?
Lift
Which country celebrates “Burns Night” with haggis, poetry, and whiskey?
Scotland
What is the main currency used in Trinidad?
Trinidadian Dollar
By what other name is the iconic Big Ben Tower known ?
the Elizabeth Tower
What does “bite the bullet” mean?
To do something difficult or unpleasant that must be done
What is the British English word for “sweater”?
Jumper
Which Poem by William Shakespeare follows the romantic entanglements of four Athenian lovers, mischievous fairies, and a group of amateur actors, all set in a magical forest.
A) A Midsummer Night's Dream
B) Romeo and Juliette
C) Hamlet
D) MacBeth
A) A Midsummer Night's Dream
Which Caribbean island is known for hosting an international cricket festival and is the birthplace of Rihanna?
Barbados
Name the mountain with four U.S. presidents' faces carved into it.
Mount Rushmore, USA
If someone “burns the midnight oil,” what are they doing?
Working late at night
What do British people call the part of the car Americans call the “trunk”?
boot
Derek Walcott - 1 of 2 Caribbean playwrights and poets to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature, is form which Country?
A) St. Lucia
B) Barbados
C) Jamaica
D) Trinidad and Tobago
A) St. Lucia
In what year did Jamaica gain independence
1962