Famous people
What material was used to create the life-size figures in Madame Tussead's exhibition?
Wax
What is in the right hand of the lady of the State of Liberty?
A torch
What is the original Indian name of place of today's central New York?
Manahata
When were the two towers of the World Trade Center struck by airplanes? (exact date with the year)
Sept 11, 2001
Name three sports that you can do in Central Park.
Running, skating, baseball, cycling, basketball
Name 3 famous people whose figures we saw in Hunor's presentation.
Queen Elizabeth II, members of the Royal Family, Hitler, Jim Carrey, Albert Einstein, Michael Jackson, Jim Parsons
What transport do you have to use to visit the Statue of Liberty (and also Ellis Island)?
A ferry
What nationality was the person who bought the island of Manhattan from the Indians for just 24 dollars?
Dutch: Peter Minuit
What colours are used to illuminate the Empire State Building on Independence Day?
red, white and blue
Name the borough of New York where we can find Central Park.
Manhattan
What's the first name of Madame Tussaud?
Marie
How tall is the Empire State Building?
a) 181 m b) 381 m c) 581 m
b) 381 m
What huge prehistoric animals are on display in the National History Museum in London?
dinosaurs
Why is the Empire State Building illuminated in green on 17 March?
17 March is St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick is the patron saint of the Irish whose national colour is green. There are lots of Irish people in New York.
When were the Olympic Games held in London?
2012
The British Royal Family regularly gives a special honour to some people for their inspirational contribution to society. Who are knights or dames?
a) Lewis Hamilton, racing driver b) Brian May, singer of QUEEN and astrophysicist c) Angelina Jolie, actress and activist d) all of the above
d) all of the above
How tall is One World Trade Center?
a) 241 m b) 341 m c) 541 m
c) 541 m
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?
The gift was given as a symbol of their „eternal friendship”, helping the United States achieve their independence in their fight with the British.
France
Where is the big New Year's celebration held in New York?
Times Square
What sport was the Velodrome in London built for?
Cycling
When can we expect the opening of Madame Tussauds in Budapest?
In 2023
What is the shape of the fortress on which the Statue of Liberty stands?
star
Madame Tussaud's fame is connected to a revolution. Where was this revolution and in which century?
French Revolution, 1789, 18th century
The Empire State Building is illuminated in red, black and green in honour of which African-American civil rights leader?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is New York's nickname and which sport does it come from?
The Big Apple, horse-racing