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General knowledge about both countries - 3rd / 4th CSE

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How many stars are there on the American flag?

50, one for each of the fifty states

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What state is Mount Rushmore located in?

South Dakota

15

Which US President was born in Hawaii in 1961?

Barack Obama

15

Known as ‘Motor City’, what is the actual name of this American city?

Detroit

20

Which is the only US state to have one syllable in its name?

Maine

20

What does DC stand for in Washington D.C?

District of Columbia

15

What was the name of New York before it was officially called New York?

New Amsterdam

20

Who was assassinated in Memphis in April 1968?

Martin Luther King

20

What do the British call cookies?

Biscuits

10

What British citizen does not have a British passport?

Queen Elizabeth II does not have a British passport. Because all British passports are issued in her name, she does not need one.

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What is the name of Prince William's wife?

Catherine

15

What river flows through London?

Thames

10

What do the British call french fries?

Chips

10

What fortress is located in the middle of London?

Tower of London

15

What is the name of the bell in the clock at Westminster Palace?

Big Ben

15

The basic unit of British money is the ....

Pound

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