Language/Slang
The American word for the British term 'loo'
What is the bathroom?
The American equivalent to British 'biscuits'
What are cookies?
The French speaking Norman who invaded England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
Who is William the Conquerer?
The author and novel: "He's not safe, but he's good," said Mr. Beaver. "You see, he's the King of the Wood and the Great Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea, and all that."
C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The four countries that make up the United Kingdom
What are England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
The American word for the British term 'lift'
What is elevator?
The American equivalent to British 'crisps'
What are chips?
The Scottish patriot who fought for freedom and became a national martyred hero in the First War of Scottish Independence from England.
Who is William Wallace?
The author and novel: "He lost one of his shoes amongst the cabbages, and the other amongst the potatoes."
Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit
The 215 mile long river that runs through London
What is the Thames River?
The American word for the British term 'ta'
What is thanks?
The American equivalent to British 'chips'
What are french fries?
The Tudor King of England who had 6 wives
Who was Henry VIII?
The author and novel: "Sometimes you have to rethink the things you thought you thought through."
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
The name of the region in England with rolling hills and vast countryside comprised of picturesque villages including Stow on the Wold, Chipping Campden, and Bourton on the Water.
What is the Cotswolds?
The American word for the British noun 'torch'
What is a flashlight?
A moist sponge cake in toffee sauce
What is Sticky Toffee Pudding?
The queen who defeated the Spanish Armada and the first Protestant Queen of England
Who was Elizabeth I?
The author and novel: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."
William Shakespeare, Hamlet
The mountainous region in Cumbria, northwest England and inspirational homeland of the beloved British writers Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
What is the Lake District?
What is 'Would you like some tea?'
Traditional meal to begin the day including bacon, sausage, eggs, beans, toast, tomatoes, and mushrooms
What is a full English breakfast?
The longest reigning British Monarch (70 years!)
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
The author and novel: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.."
Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
The body of water that separates Ireland and Great Britain