English speaking countries

Quiz

2008

Question 1Name the sport in the photo.

a) american football c) rugby

b) football d) baseball

Question 2Name the country in the picture.

a) England c) Canada

b) Scotland d) Northern Ireland

Question 3

Channel Tunnel connects Great Britain with …

a) … France c) … the Netherlands

b) … Belgium d) … Ireland

Question 4

When did The Great Fire of London happen?

a) 1676 c) 1666

b) 1656 d) 1646

Question 5

Name the reigning queen of the UK.

a) Elizabeth I c) Elizabeth II

b) Mary II d) Anne

Question 6

What is the population of the UK?

a) 50 million c) 70 million

b) 60 million d) 80 million

Question 7

Name the building in the photo.

a) Buckingham Palace c) Lambeth Palace

b) Royal Albert Hall d) Palace of Westminster

Question 8

When is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?a) October 31st c) July 4th

b) April 23rd d) March 17th

Question 9

In which country can you find the listed provinces: Alberta, Manitoba,

Saskatchewan?

a) Canada c) the USA

b) Australia d) New Zealand

Question 10

Name the last state that joined the Union of the USA.

a) Nevada c) Alaska

b) Arizona d) Hawaii

Question 11

Name the capital of Australia.a) Sydney c) Melbourne

b) Canberra d) Perth

Question 12

How many countries make up the United Kingdom?

a) Four c) Three

b) Five d) Six

Question 13Which country has the coat of arms

shown in the picture?

a) Australia c) the United States

b) Canada d) New Zealand

Question 14

Where was William Shakespeare born?a) Oxford c) London

b) Stratford-upon-Avon d) Cambridge

Question 15

What is the real name of “Mr. Bean”?

a) Peter Ustinov c) Rowan Atkinson

b) Peter O’Toole d) Ben Kingsley

Question 16

Who was Winston Churchill?

a) a famous politician c) a famous admiral

b) a famous king d) a famous general

Question 17

Where are British kings and queens crowned?

a) St Paul’s Cathedral c) Westminster Cathedral

b) Westminster Abbey d) Tower of London

Question 18

How many wives had Henry VIII?

a) 4 c) 5

b) 6 d) 3

Question 19

Which is the most popular take-away food in the UK?

a) fish and chips c) hamburger

b) kebab d) noodles

Question 20

Giants’ Causeway is situated in … a) … Scotland c) … Wales

b) … Northern Ireland d) … Ireland

Tie-break question

Name the second largest city in England.

a) Liverpool c) Leeds

b) Manchester d) Birmingham