The English-speaking World

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How well do you know the English-Speaking world?

There are 16 questions, but they are all timed, so you need to be quick.

In how many countries (approximately) is English an official language?

1. 50
2. 70
3. 90
4. 100

According to Wikipedia, English has official status as at least one of the languages, or if there is no official language is the de facto official language, in 83 countries at this time.

Which countries make up
the United Kingdom?

1. England, Wales, Scotland
2. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
3. England, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland
4. Great Britain and the Channel Islands

Match flags with their country

Australia

Canada

England

Hawaii

Ireland

Jamaica

New Zealand

Nigeria

What is the official language of the United States of America?

1. There is none
2. English
3. English and Spanish
4. English and Native American languages

The current Queen of Canada is:

1. Mathilda
2. There is none. They have a prime minister
3. Elizabeth II
4. Margaret

Match cities with their country

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

Toronto

Wellington

Auckland

Canberra

Sydney

Ottawa

Melbourne

Vancouver

Christchurch

Brisbane

Raleigh

Edmonton

What is the name of the flag of the UK?

1. Union Jack
2. Union Stripes
3. Stars and Stripes
4. King's Cross

The English flag consists of 3 crosses.  Match the crosses with the country

England

Ireland

Scotland

What is 'Tweede Kerstdag' called in Great-Britain?

1. Second Christmas Day
2. St Patrick's Day
3. Boxing Day
4. Christmas Eve

British or American English?

British

American

British

American

British

American

British

American

Sweater

Chips

Faucet

Jumper

Tap

Rubber

Eraser

Fries

Where does this man live and what is he called?

1. Hawaii - Polynesian
2. Australia - Aborigine
3. New Zealand - Maori
4. South Africa - Xhosa

Why are there 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag?

The English Parliament consists of two chambers, like Holland (1e en 2e kamer) and the US (congress and senate). What are the two chambers called?

Where is this town?

1. Massachusetts
2. Wales
3. Australia
4. Barbados

In which state is Las Vegas?

1. Arizona
2. California
3. Nevada
4. New Mexico

What can you buy at an Off-Licence

1. Guns
2. Marijuana
3. Used things
4. Alcohol

Where is this?

In which place in the US will you find these pictures?

What do the English think of Amsterdam?