Geography
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Name the playwright whose work includes Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
William Shakespeare
Alcohol completely evaporates during cooking.
False
While Americans wait in a line, Brits tend to form which of these?
the queue
What is the biggest animal on the planet?
The Blue Whale
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
the Pacific Ocean
Which ancient people worshiped cats?
The Egyptians
What chef was a star of the cookery shows such as "Master Chef", "Hell's Kitchen"?
Gordon Ramsay
A Brit who’s headed to the loo is going to…
the toilet
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in the human body?
23 pairs
How many time zones does Russia have?
11
In which European country did the Olympic Games originate?
Greece
Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
Often found in the wallets of Brits, quid is slang for what?
money (pound)
Where would one find the smallest bone in the human body?
the ear
What country was The Lord of The Rings trilogy was filmed in?
New Zealand
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East with the West?
The Silk Road
What fruit is it? (Show the picture)
Lychee
If a Brit asks to borrow your biro, what should you give them?
a pen
Which succulent plant is used to make tequila?
Blue agave
What country has this flag? (Show the picture)
Jamaica
Which age followed the Bronze Age?
The Iron Age
Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
Saffron
What is called in English? (show the picture)
an Astrakhan hat
What are the building blocks of proteins?
amino acids