Commonwealth
Who is the symbolic leader of the Commonwealth Nations?
King Charles II
1997
2. Which Greek statue, often associated with ancient art and beauty, was removed by the British from the island of Milos and is now displayed in the Louvre?
A) The Venus de Milo
B) The Discus Thrower
C) The Winged Victory of Samothrace
D) The Laocoön Group
A) The Venus de Milo
What is the American and British Word for "Biscuit"?
American: Cookie
Which Caribbean country gained independence from the British Empire in 1962 and later became famous for its reggae music and culture?
A) Jamaica
B) Barbados
C) Bahamas
D) Trinidad and Tobago
A) Jamaica
Which of the following is the true definition of the Commonwealth:
a. The Commonwealth is an economic union where all member countries use the British pound and follow UK trade laws.
b. The Commonwealth is a political association of 56 countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. It’s also often called the Commonwealth of Nations.
c. The Commonwealth is a secret society of former British colonies that meets annually in London to vote on new laws for the world.
b. The Commonwealth is a political association of 56 countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire. It’s also often called the Commonwealth of Nations.
1947
Which African artifact, taken by British forces during the 1897 Benin Expedition, is currently displayed in the British Museum?
A) The Benin Bronzes
B) The Shaka Zulu Sword
C) The Rosetta Stone
D) The Ethiopian Cross
A) The Benin Bronzes
What's the American vs British Word for Appartement?
American: Apartment
British: Flat
Which country was the first to gain independence from the British Empire in the 20th century, in 1901?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Canada
D) South Africa
B) Australia
Name two countries in the Commonwealth in Asia
Bangladesh
Brunei Darussalam
India
Malaysia
Maldives
Pakistan
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Cyprus
1982
1. Which famous Egyptian artifact, originally found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, was taken to the British Museum in the early 20th century?
A) The Rosetta Stone
B) The Mask of Tutankhamun
C) The Great Sphinx
D) The Statue of Ramses II
B) The Mask of Tutankhamun
What is the British vs American word for "Pantalon"?
British: Trousers
American: Pants
Which South Asian country gained independence from the British Empire in 1947 and was partitioned into two separate nations?
A) Pakistan
B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh
D) Bhutan
A) Pakistan
Name two countries in the Commonwealth in America
Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
In what year did Australia gain independence from the UK?
1901
3. Which famous Indian diamond, taken by the British during colonial rule, is now part of the British Crown Jewels?
A) The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
B) The Hope Diamond
C) The Star of India
D) The Cullinan Diamond
A) The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
What's the American and the British word for "Poubelle"?
American: Trash
British: Rubbish
Which African country became the first to gain independence from the British Empire in 1957?
A) Kenya
B) Ghana
C) Nigeria
D) South Africa
B) Ghana
Name two African countries that are part of the Commonwealth
Botswana
Cameroon
Eswatini
Gabon
Ghana
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Rwanda
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Togo
Uganda
Tanzania
Zambia
The Gambia
In what year did Jamaica become an independent nation from the UK?
1962
2. Which ancient statue, often associated with Egyptian art, was stolen by the British in the 19th century and is now in the British Museum?
A) The Bust of Nefertiti
B) The Mask of Tutankhamun
C) The Sphinx of Giza
D) The Great Pyramid of Giza
A) The Bust of Nefertiti
What is the British and American word for "Aspirateur"?
American: Vacuum Cleaner
Which Asian country gained independence from the British Empire in 1948, following the end of World War II?
A) Myanmar
B) Sri Lanka
C) Pakistan
D) Bangladesh
B) Sri Lanka