How many people speak English as their first language? 2 million, 154 million or 380 million people
380 million people
100
Who invaded England in 410 AD?
The Saxons (Tribes from Holland, Northern Germany and Denmark)
100
English ships sailed to America in 1497 and the English learned words as cannibals, canoes, hammocks, potatoes and maize. What are these Words in Danish?
Kannibaler, kanoer, hængekøjer, kartofler og majs
100
When did the settlers form The United States of America?
1576, 1676 or 1776
1776
100
Where does the word BOOMERANG come from? Australia, South America or China
Australia
200
How many people speak English? 1.8 billion, 4.1 billion or 9.8 billion
1.8 billion
200
Where were the Celts driven to? Scotland, Wales or Ireland
Wales
200
How much of the World did the English king own in the 18th and 19th centuries?
1/4 of the world
200
The British Word is LORRY - what is the American Word?
Truck
200
Where does the word BANANA come from? South America, Europe or Africa
Africa
300
In how many countries are English the official language? 15, 45, 25 or 55
45
300
In 1066 the English king died. He did not have any children. William came and beat the Saxons and became king. Where did he come from?
Normandy (France)
300
Who were the first English people who were sent to live in Australia?
The criminals
300
In Danish we call it a BUTTERFLY, what is it called in English?
Bowtie
300
Where does the word CHOCOLATE come from? China, Czech Republic or Mexico
Mexico
400
Who conquered England in 43 AD?
The Romans
400
What do we call English from the middle ages?
Middle English
400
What are the natives in Australia called?
Aboriginals
400
How many words do they have in the English language?
250,000 words
400
Where does the word KETCHUP come from? China, Czech Republic or Mexico
China
500
What were the people called who lived in England for 1,000 years before the Island was conquered?
The Celts
500
When did William Caxton print the first book in English? 1376, 1476, 1576, 1676, 1776, 1876 or 1976
1476
500
When did Colombus "discover" America?
1492
500
What is the name of Marlene's dog?
Bozz
500
Where does the word ROBOT come from? China, Czech Republic or Mexico