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What is a "lingua franca"?
A language that has roots in French
A blend of two langauges, resulting from two cultures in contact
Most popular language in the area
Common language used when there are many different native languages
2
In which English-speaking country would you find haggis?
Scotland
New Zealand
Jamaica
Kenya
3
Famous English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare, the "Bard of Avon" performed in...
the Globe Theatre
the Royal Alexandra Theatre
the Apollo Theatre
the Kings Theatre
4
What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?
A founding father of the USA
Took first steps to freeing slaves in the US in 1863
Helped to free the US from British colonial rule in 1783
First president of the USA
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Canada is divided into...
States and regions
Territories
Provinces and Territories
States
6
Which landmark is not in the UK?
Stonehenge
Buckingham Palace
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Snowdon Mountain
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Which landmark is not in New York, USA?
Central Park
The Statue of Liberty
Times Square
Niagara Falls
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In which English-speaking countries would you find bobotie?
South Africa
Barbados
Australia
Ireland
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Which British colony was started as a penal colony (meaning a colony of convicts / prisoners)?
Canada
Australia
United States
New Zealand
10
What is the capital city of Canada?
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Ottawa
11
Australia is divided into 8...
States and territories
Territories
States
Provinces
12
What is the capital city of Australia?
Brisbane
Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
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"Waltzing Matilda" is...
A beloved song from Austalia about a traveling worker who steals a sheep
A popular candy bar in the USA
A colloquialism used in New Zealand to describe when someone is drunk
A traditional dance in Canada developed when the British first settled
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What is the national flag of the United Kingdom affectionately called?
Britain's Heart
Union King
Union Jack
British Cross
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On how many continents is English spoken?
6
5
4
7
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What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Wellington
Gisbourne
Queenstown
Auckland
17
In which English-speaking country would you find beef wellington?
Australia
New Zealand
England
Wales
18
The official residence of England's Prime Minister is...
The White House
Whitehall
10 Downing Street
24 Sussex Drive
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The official residence of the United States President is...
The White House
24 Sussex Drive
10 Downing Street
Whitehall
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In which English-speaking country would you find poutine?
USA
Ireland
New Zealand
Canada
21
How many countries make up Great Britain?
3
5
4
2
22
What is the capital city of the United States of America?
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
New York City
Washington D. C.
23
In 1863 Lincoln gave a famous speech, the Gettysburg Address: "Four score and seven years ago...". Where is it honoured?
Mount Rushmore
CN Tower
Table Mountain
The National Mall
24
The ruling monarch of England (currently the Queen) lives in...
Stirling Castle
Casa Loma
Edinburgh Castle
Buckingham Palace
25
What symbol appears in the centre of the Canadian flag?
A wheel
A maple leaf
A star
A Canadian goose
26
Which one is a kiwi?
Empty choice
All of the above
Empty choice
Empty choice
27
What is the capital city of England?
Dublin
Edinburgh
London
Manchester
28
Which freshwater lakes do Canada and the United States share?
The Great Lakes
The Green Lakes
The Ontario Lakes
The Maple Lakes
29
This colonizer had great control over the US until they sold their territory to the British in the "Louisiana Purchase".
Irish
France
Dutch
Spain
30
The USA sprawls across the entire continent, with coasts along which two oceans?
Atlantic and Pacific
Arctic and Pacific
Arctic and Atlantic
Atlantic and Indian
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Which U.S. landmark was a gift from the French and is a well known symbol of freedom?
Mount Rushmore
Golden Gate Bridge
Statue of Liberty
Lincoln Memorial
