English culture quiz

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1,2

ENGLISH CULTURE QUIZ

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• First, you are going to answer a series of open ended questions about different English cultures

• Then, you have to answer several multiple choice and drag-and-drop questions about different English cultures

PART 1: OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS

We are going to start with the open ended questions. Make sure you use (correct) English spelling at all times!

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

This statue, which can be found in Washington D.C., depicts a famous U.S. president. Which president? Fill in his first and last name.

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?

In which country can we find Hobbiton?

This palace is home to the King 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 ...
fill in one word!

This man was the 26th president of the United States. What was his name?
Fill in his first and last name.

Which famous Irish holiday is pictured?
Mind the spelling!

Which holiday is celebrated in the U.S. around the end of November?
Write down one word.

When was America founded?
Write your answer down like this:
1 January 2022

What's the largest city in UK?

Is Northern Ireland part of the UK?
A simple yes or no will do!

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

Celtics Park
Stamford Bridge
Memorial
Old Trafford

Who was this American rock singer?
Fill in his first and last name.

PART 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE / DRAG-AND-DROP

You will be asked a series of multiple choice and drag-and-drquestions about the English culture. 

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

What countries are part of
the United Kingdom?

1. England, Wales and Scotland
2. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
3. England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
4. England, Wales, Scotland and Great Britain

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

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

What is the name of the flag of the United Kingdom?

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

Who is the current king of England?

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

What is New York also called?

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

What do the Scots call this?

1. skirt
2. fold
3. tartan
4. kilt

What is the national sport of England?

1. Football
2. Rugby
3. Cricket
4. Tennis

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)

What is the London Metro called?

1. 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

Wales

England

Australia

Northern Ireland

New Zealand

Canada

U.S.A.

Scotland

October 31st

March 17th

February 14th

July 4th

Independence day

Halloween

St. Patrick's day

St. Valentine's day

What is the name of this rock formation?