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american and british culture Flashcards

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Who will be the next english monarch?

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Prince William

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How many states are there in the USA?

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50

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What is the capital of Australia?

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Camberra

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Who was the American President before Donald Trump?

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Barack Obama

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How many kilometers are there in a mile?

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1,6km

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What is the capital of New Zealand?

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Wellington

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What is Queen Elizabeth’s surname?

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Windsor

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Which city is situated further west - Bristol or Edinburgh?

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Edinburgh

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How many permanent members are there on the UN Security Council?

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5 (USA, UK, France, Russia, China)

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Who are Harry Potter’s two best friends?

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Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger

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Which city had the first ever fashion week?

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New York

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What was Coldplay’s debut album?

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Parachutes

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In what US state is the city Nashville?

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Tennessee

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In which city is the British Grand Prix held?

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Silverstone

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Where is the US Masters golf tournament held?

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Georgia

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What is the official name of the clock tower commonly referred to as Big Ben?

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Elizabeth Tower

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What do the French call the English Channel?

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La Manche

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When did Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones die?

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2021

19
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How many minutes are there in a game of rugby league?

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80

20
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In Cockney rhyming slang what is a “dog and bone”?

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Phone

21
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What year did the European Union first introduce the Euro as a currency?

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1999 (started circulating in 2002)

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How many times has Andy Murray won Wimbledon playing singles?

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2

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Which two houses were involved in the War of Roses?

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House of York and House of Lancaster

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Which London Underground line has the most metro stations?

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District Line

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Which city does O’Hare Airport serve?

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Chicago

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Which famous musician is called Gordon Summer?

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Sting

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