1. English speaking countries
Quiz
2008

2. Name the sport in the photo.
Question 1
Name the sport in the photo.
a) american football c) rugby
b) football d) baseball

3. Name the country in the picture.
Question 2
Name the country in the picture.
a) England c) Canada
b) Scotland d) Northern Ireland

4. Channel Tunnel connects Great Britain with …
Question 3
Channel Tunnel connects Great Britain with …
a) … France c) … the Netherlands
b) … Belgium d) … Ireland

5. When did The Great Fire of London happen?
Question 4
When did The Great Fire of London happen?
a) c) 1666
b) d) 1646

6. Name the reigning queen of the UK.
Question 5
Name the reigning queen of the UK.
a) Elizabeth I c) Elizabeth II
b) Mary II d) Anne

7. What is the population of the UK?
Question 6
What is the population of the UK?
a) 50 million c) 70 million
b) 60 million d) 80 million

8. Name the building in the photo.
Question 7
Name the building in the photo.
a) Buckingham Palace c) Lambeth Palace
b) Royal Albert Hall d) Palace of Westminster

9. When is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?
Question 8
When is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?
a) October 31st c) July 4th
b) April 23rd d) March 17th

10. Question 9
In which country can you find the listed provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan?
a) Canada c) the USA
b) Australia d) New Zealand

11. Name the last state that joined the Union of the USA.
Question 10
Name the last state that joined the Union of the USA.
a) Nevada c) Alaska
b) Arizona d) Hawaii

12. Name the capital of Australia.
Question 11
Name the capital of Australia.
a) Sydney c) Melbourne
b) Canberra d) Perth

13. How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
Question 12
How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
a) Four c) Three
b) Five d) Six

14. Which country has the coat of arms shown in the picture?
Question 13
Which country has the coat of arms shown in the picture?
a) Australia c) the United States
b) Canada d) New Zealand

15. Where was William Shakespeare born?
Question 14
Where was William Shakespeare born?
a) Oxford c) London
b) Stratford-upon-Avon d) Cambridge

16. What is the real name of “Mr. Bean”?
Question 15
What is the real name of “Mr. Bean”?
a) Peter Ustinov c) Rowan Atkinson
b) Peter O’Toole d) Ben Kingsley

17. Who was Winston Churchill?
Question 16
Who was Winston Churchill?
a) a famous politician c) a famous admiral
b) a famous king d) a famous general

18. Where are British kings and queens crowned?
Question 17
Where are British kings and queens crowned?
a) St Paul’s Cathedral c) Westminster Cathedral
b) Westminster Abbey d) Tower of London

19. How many wives had Henry VIII?
Question 18
How many wives had Henry VIII?
a) 4 c) 5
b) 6 d) 3

20. Which is the most popular take-away food in the UK?
Question 19
Which is the most popular take-away food in the UK?
a) fish and chips c) hamburger
b) kebab d) noodles

21. Giants’ Causeway is situated in …
Question 20
Giants’ Causeway is situated in …
a) … Scotland c) … Wales
b) … Northern Ireland d) … Ireland

22. Tie-break question Name the second largest city in England.
a) Liverpool c) Leeds
b) Manchester d) Birmingham