English culture quiz

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g, t, mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1,2

ENGLISH CULTURE QUIZ

Planning

• Open ended question quiz about different English speaking cultures
• Multiple choice (and drag) questions about different English speaking cultures

INSTRUCTIONS

I will ask you a series of questions about English speaking culture. 

These questions will be open questions.

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

Which famous Irish holiday is pictured?

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

When was America founded? Give the exact date.

What's the largest city in the UK?

What's celebrated on the 5th of November in England?

Is Northern Ireland part of the UK?

Which English artist sang “Shape of you” and “Perfect”?

Who was this famous English woman?

What countries are part of the United Kingdom?

Which of the following is NOT a stadium in the UK?

Celtic Park
Stamford Bridge
MetLife Stadium
Old Trafford
Wembley Stadium

Who was this American rock singer?

INSTRUCTIONS #2

I will ask you a series of questions about English speaking culture. 

These will be multiple choice and drag questions!

10 seconds for each question, be quick! (30 seconds for the drag questions)

You are still allowed to use  any means at your disposal to answer the questions!!

What is the capital of the U.S.A. ?

1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Washington D.C.
4. Boston

Who is this?

1. Prince William
2. Prince Harry
3. Prince George
4. Prince Charles

What is the name of this flag?

1. The Union Jack
2. The Union flag
3. The Union Bill
4. The Union Steel

What is New York also called?

1. The Big Potato
2. The Big Pear
3. The Big Apple
4. The Big Carrot

What's the name of the New Zealand rugby team?

1. The Mad Men
2. The All Blacks
3. The Fast and Furious
4. The Barbarians

The countries that make up the United Kingdom are:

1. England, Scotland
2. Spain, Portugal
3. Belgium, Netherlands , Luxemburg
4. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

What's the name of New York's most famous lady?

1. The Statue of Victory
2. The Statue of History
3. The Statue of Wizardry
4. The Statue of Liberty

What are these two Scotts wearing?

1. clan
2. haggis
3. tartan
4. kilt

What was the name of England's most famous serial killer?

1. Jack Nicholson
2. Jack the Ripper
3. Jack the Knife
4. Jack Sparrow

Who is this gentleman?

1. G.I. Joe
2. Joe Mama
3. Joe Biden
4. Joe Exotic

This is the flag of:

1. England
2. Scotland
3. Wales
4. Northern Ireland

When an American
'gives his two cents',
he gives you what?

1. His opinion
2. His car keys.
3. His money
4. His phone number

What sport uses wickets and stumps?

1. Football
2. Rugby
3. Cricket
4. None of these sports

How much money do you have to pay if you are asked for a 'quid' in England?

1. 1 pound
2. 5 pounds
3. 10 pounds
4. 1 penny (cent)

English money is in...

1. Euros
2. Dollars
3. Pounds
4. Pence

What is the name of this building?

1. The White House
2. The Big House
3. The Old House
4. The Nice House

What is the London Metro called?

1. The Underground
2. Metro
3. Subway
4. The Tube

Which two languages do they speak in Canada?

1. English, Spanish
2. English, American
3. English, French
4. English, Canadian

What's the name of this bridge?

1. The Skinny Bridge
2. London Bridge
3. Tower Bridge
4. Brooklyn Bridge

What are her fans called?

1. Beliebers
2. Swifties
3. Arianators
4. Sheerios

Wales

England

Australia

Northern Ireland

New Zealand

Canada

U.S.A.

Scotland

Boston 

Red Sox

Kansas City Royals
 

Florida
Marlins 

New York

Yankees

Pittsburgh

Pirates

Atlanta 

Braves

L.A.

Angels

Detroit

Tigers

October 31st

March 17th

February 14th

July 4th

Independence day

Halloween

St. Patrick's day

St. Valentine's day

I learnt something today.

1. Yeah I did!
2. I knew all of this already.
3. Kind of!
4. I think I did.