american and british culture Flashcards
Who will be the next english monarch?
Prince William
How many states are there in the USA?
50
What is the capital of Australia?
Camberra
Who was the American President before Donald Trump?
Barack Obama
How many kilometers are there in a mile?
1,6km
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
What is Queen Elizabeth’s surname?
Windsor
Which city is situated further west - Bristol or Edinburgh?
Edinburgh
How many permanent members are there on the UN Security Council?
5 (USA, UK, France, Russia, China)
Who are Harry Potter’s two best friends?
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger
Which city had the first ever fashion week?
New York
What was Coldplay’s debut album?
Parachutes
In what US state is the city Nashville?
Tennessee
In which city is the British Grand Prix held?
Silverstone
Where is the US Masters golf tournament held?
Georgia
What is the official name of the clock tower commonly referred to as Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower
What do the French call the English Channel?
La Manche
When did Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones die?
2021
How many minutes are there in a game of rugby league?
80
In Cockney rhyming slang what is a “dog and bone”?
Phone
What year did the European Union first introduce the Euro as a currency?
1999 (started circulating in 2002)
How many times has Andy Murray won Wimbledon playing singles?
2
Which two houses were involved in the War of Roses?
House of York and House of Lancaster
Which London Underground line has the most metro stations?
District Line
Which city does O’Hare Airport serve?
Chicago
Which famous musician is called Gordon Summer?
Sting
