Vocabulary
What does "Commonwealth" mean in French?
Richesse Commune
What is the most spoken language in the Commonwealth?
English
How many countries belong to the Commonwealth?
56
True or False: India was the first country in the CW to become a republic.
True
Who is the famous singer from Jamaica?
Bob Marley
How do you say "Partager" in English?
Share
What type of countries are part of the Commonwealth?
Former British Colonies
Has Autralia already left the Commonwealth?
No, it hasn't
Where is Jamaica located ?
In central America
Where were Chess invented?
They were invented in India
What's the English for "Archipel" ?
An archipelago /ˌɑːrkiˈpɛləgəʊ/
How many core principles are included in the Commonwealth Charter? Give 2 examples
16 - Unity - Peace - Tolerance - Promote democracy - respect the environment - Solidarity
When did India join the Commonwealth?
India joined the Commonwealth in 1949
On which continent is the Republic of Fiji located?
Oceania
Which country was made from vulcanic action ?
The Republic of Fiji
What's the English for "Maintenir"?
To uphold
What percentage of the world's population does the CW represent?
30 %
What are the countries in which Cricket is the traditional sport?
Canada, India and Pakistan
When was the modern Commonwealth created?
1949
What is the surprising fact of the Solomon Islands?
There are WWII vestiges on the archipelago and in the ocean.
What's the English for "S'efforcer de"/"se développer positivement" ?
To strive
How many Commonwealth Realms are there? What is their particularity?
14 - They have the British Monarch as their Head of state.
What do the two stripes on the Canadian flag mean?
It represents the oceans that border the country.
How many times has the Republic of Fiji been suspended from the Commonwealth?
Twice (2 times), in 2000 and 2009
9 Times