British and American Culture Quiz

1. The National Symbol of the USA is:

a) a donkey b) a bald eagle c) an elephant

2. Ben Nevis is ...

a) a river b) a mountain c) an island

3. The Big Apple is a popular name for...

a) Los Angeles b) Chicago c) New York City

4. What is an MP?

a) a military policeman b) a monetary policy c) a member of parliment

5. Windy City is a popular name of:

a) Chicago b) Phoenix c) Boston

6. Scots wear...

a) skirts b) shamrocks c) kilts

7. The longest river in the USA is...

a) Mississippi b) Youkon c) Missouri

8. Who is the patron saint of Ireland?

a) St. Andrew b) St. George c) St. Patrick

9. What is the biggest American State?

a) Texas b) Alaska c) California

10. Which UK country has bilingual road signs?

a) Wales b) Scotland c) Northern Ireland

11. The ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the USA in 1620 was...

a) Mayflower b) Queen Elizabeth c) Queen Mary

12. What is the British Falg commonly knows as?

a) The Common Flag b) The Union Jack c) St. George Cross

13. George Washington was the...

a) 1^st American president b) 2^nd American president c) 3^rd American president

Answer key

1.b) a bald eagle

2.b) a mountain

3.c) New York City

4.c) a member of parliment

5.a) Chicago

6.c) kilts

7.c) Missouri

8.c) St. Patrick

9.b) Alaska

10.a) Wales

11.a) Mayflower

12.b) The Union Jack

13.a) 1^st American president