British symbols
Which is the national flower of England?
the red rose
The American ... was adopted as the national bird symbol of the United States of America
bald eagle
In general, the Biritish like change. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
There are nobility titles in th USA today. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
They ruled in Britain for over 200 years and brought roads, baths and Latin with them
the Romans
The national flower of the Scots is the purple thistle. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
When is Independence Day?
July 4
The British are well-known for their love of nature and love of...
animals
The price that Americans pay for their individual freedom is...
self-reliance
Which language was spoken at court in England after the Norman conquest?
French
The Red Dragon on green and white is the official ... flag
WELSH
What starts "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union..."
The American (preamble of the) Constitution
What measure system should you use when asked how tall you are in Britain?
feet and inches
Equality of opportunities means...
that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed
Whose reign is considered to be the Golden Age in Britain?
Queen Elizabeth I´s
Who's the patron saint of Ireland?
Saint Patrick
When is Groundhog Day?
February 2
The stereotyoe is that the British are always talking about...
the weather
Americans see their material possessions as the natural reward of ...
hard work
How long was the American War of Independence?
6 years (ended 1781)
The Union Flag, popularly known as the ....., is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is the British flag.
Union Jack
On the American flag: (how many?) stripes represent the original number of colonies that declared independence from England; (how many?) stars symbolize the current number of states.
13 stripes
50 stars
People often comment on how polite the British are. Which two phrases do they often say?
Thank you and Sorry
What is the "American Dream"?
If you work hard, you and your children can have a better life
When was the Wall Street crash?
1929