Facts about English
Languages in general
American Culture
British Culture
Sports
100
True or False? United States has an official language, which is English.
False. The United States does NOT have an official language at the federal level, but the most commonly used language is English (specifically, American English).
“The Founding Fathers didn't see a need to declare one,” - Dr. Wayne Wright
100
What language is considered the love language?
French is the language known internationally, as the love language. Not only for the accent, but also for its romantic touristic destinations.
100
What's the name of this mount/ memorial? Say the names of at least 2 persons represented here.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, United States.
The sculpture the heads of four United States Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
100
Who was Great Britain's president during ww2?
Winston Churchill
100
Who's he?
How old is he now (aprx) and when did he retire?
Gareth Frank Bale MBE - a Welsh former professional footballer
He's now 33, and has retired in 2023.
200
What is the most used adjective in English?
The most used adjective in the English language is ‘good’
200
What are the six official languages of the United Nations?
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the six official languages of the United Nations.
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and what year was it signed?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
200
True or false? Great Britain and the UK is the same thing.
False. Great Britain is the official collective name of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. It does not include Northern Ireland and therefore should never be used interchangeably with 'UK'.
200
Who's he?
Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
300
Other than English, what is the language taught in every country?
French.
French is considered an international language not only because it is spoken in dozens of countries, but also because it is one of the official working languages in many important international organizations.
300
How many fake (fictional) languages are there? (used in books, movies) Name one of them.
About 200. Some of them are:
1. Futurama (the general language of aliens)
2. The language of the Na’vi from Avatar
3. Dothraki, from GOT (Game of Thrones)
4. Klingon, from Star Trek. Klingon is one of the most well-known fictional languages.
300
Who's the one that designed the Statue of Libery (the gift from France to the US)?
Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel (born on December 15, 1832 in Dijon, France) was the second, but the main designer of the internal structural elements of the Statue of Liberty.
300
Who is the longest-reigning monarch in British history and how long has he/she been on the throne?
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having been on the throne since 1952, which is over 68 years as of 2020.
300
Who's he?
Tiger Woods.
He has became the first golfer ever to hold all four professional major championships at the same time.
400
From which countries does English originate?
English originates from North West Germany and the Netherlands
400
The Romanian is a culmination of what languages?
The Romanian language is a culmination of Turkish, German, and Bulgarian.
400
1. From what metal is the outer layer of the Statue of Liberty formed?
2. How thick is this metal skin on the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty is made of copper 3/32 in. (2.4 millimeters) thick, the same as two U.S. pennies put together.
400
Who's she? What was her impact on British politics?
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first woman to hold the position and is known for her conservative policies and tough stance on issues like trade unions and the Falklands War. Her legacy is still the subject of debate in British politics today.
400
Who's he?
David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE is an English former professional footballer. Due to his talent and achievements for both club and country, Beckham is lauded as one of the greatest Manchester United footballers of all time as well as one of the best English players in the history of the sport.
500
The longest word in the English language contains how many letters?
The longest word in the English language contains 45 letters “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis”
Pronounce it!
500
When did the concept of "Moldovan language" appear?
The concept of "limba moldoveneasca" (Moldovan language) received official status in 1924 when the Moldovan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (RASSM) was established on the left bank of the Dniester River.
500
1. What is the significance of the American flag's design, with 13 stripes and 50 stars?
2. What is the largest U.S. state by size?
3. What is the largest city in the U.S, by population?
1. The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, while the 50 stars represent the 50 states in the United States.
2. Alaska. Second largest - Texas.
3. New York City
500
What is the significance of the Magna Carta in British history?
The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John of England in 1215 that established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law. It is considered a cornerstone of English constitutional law and is seen as a symbol of individual rights and liberties.
500
Who is the first African-American to win the Olympic Games (four track and field gold medals at a single Olympics)?
Jesse Owens.
Jesse Owens sealed his place in Olympic history by becoming the most successful athlete of the 1936 Games. Owens also became the first American to win four track and field gold medals at a single Olympics, a record that stood unbroken for 48 years.