Quiz High Tea

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

ENGLISH CULTURE QUIZ

INSTRUCTIONS

1 device/group. 

Think of an original name for your group!

We will ask you a series of questions about the culture of the English speaking countries.

These questions will be supported by pictures.

You may use any means at your disposal to answer the questions, like Google (Maps) for example.  Speed is of the essence!

Make sure you  spell the answers correctly!

ROUND 1

Choose the correct answer! 

(Multuple choice)

Match the countries with their capitals

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Cardiff

London

Belfast

Edinburgh

The British also love their "Black Pudding". What is it made of?

1. ping's liver
2. pig's eyes
3. pig's blood
4. pig's heart

Fish and Chips is a real English treat. What was it served in in the 1980's?

1. newspaper
2. plastic bags
3. cartboars cups
4. a golden plate

Thanksgiving is celebrated in ...

1. The United States
2. Mexico
3. South America
4. North and South America

What is a Kiwi?

1. Someone from New Zealand
2. Someone from Australia
3. Someone from South Africa
4. Someone from India

Where do the Aborigines live?

1. South Africa
2. New Zealand
3. India
4. Australia

What is Australia's national bird?

1. Dove
2. Kiwi
3. Emu
4. Ostrich

What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

1. New York
2. Glasgow
3. Manchester
4. London

What is Scotland's national animal?

1. Deer
2. Unicorn
3. Eagle
4. Beaver

What is the capital of the USA?

1. New York
2. Washington DC
3. San Francisco
4. Miami

What do the stars on the American flag represent?

1. The 50 states
2. The 50 presidents
3. The 50 original flags
4. The 50 original states

October 31st

March 17th

February 14th

July 4th

Independence day

Halloween

St. Patrick's day

St. Valentine's day

Where is the White House located?

1. Washington DC
2. Philadelphia
3. South Dakota
4. Oregon

Which building is not in London?

1. Twin towers
2. Big Ben
3. Londen eye
4. Towerbridge

What word do they use for "metro" in the United Kingdom?

1. underground
2. train
3. bus
4. car

ROUND 2

Answer the question

Spell your answers correctly!

This statue, which can be found in Washington D.C., depicts a famous U.S. president. Which president?

Which New York City building is depicted on this picture?

In which Australian city can we find this unique opera house?

Which U.S. state is colored red?

On this picture we can see Arthur's Seat. Which famous Scottish city can we see from the top?

In which country can we find Hobbiton?

What is the name of this prehistoric rock formation?

This palace is home to the late Queen of England. What is the name of this palace?

This picture depicts the capital of Australia. What is the name of this city?

Complete this sentence: the stars on the American flag represent the 50 ...

This man was the 26th president of the United States. What was his name (name + surname)?

This legendary American filmmaker has made films such as Schindler's List, E.T. and Indiana Jones. What's his name + surname?

Which famous Irish holiday is pictured here?
Write the name in full.

Which holiday is celebrated in the U.S. around the end of november?

When was America founded?
Write the date in English.
(If you want to score points: write the date in this format:
DD-MM-YYYY)

What is the home state of the current president of the U.S., Joe Biden?

Nice job!