English-Speaking Countries Quiz

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Course Outline

  1. United States Facts
  2. United Kingdom Facts
  3. Ireland Canada Australia

Key Dates

  1. July 4, 1776The American Declaration of Independence was adopted and the date became celebrated every year as Independence Day
  2. 1789George Washington became the first American president
  3. 2016Brexit was voted for
  4. 2022The Platinum Jubilee marked a 70th anniversary

1. United States Facts

β˜… Must-know

  • The United States consists of 50 states.

Further detail

πŸ“Œ The two main political parties in the United States are the Democrats and the Republicans.

2. United Kingdom Facts

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Commonwealth: a confederation of countries that were part of the British Empire and comprises 53 countries

β˜… Must-know

  • The United Kingdom comprises:

    • England
    • Northern Ireland
    • Scotland
    • Wales
  • The capitals are:

    • London for England
    • Edinburgh for Scotland
    • Belfast for Northern Ireland
    • Cardiff for Wales

Further detail

  • The United Kingdom's prime minister is Andy Burnham, who is the leader of the Labour Party.

Memory Hook

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

3. Ireland Canada Australia

  • Ireland is a republic with Dublin as its capital and the euro as its currency.
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Practice quiz preview

1. Which capital-city pairing is correct for the United Kingdom’s constituent countries?

2. How many states make up the United States?

3. What is the Commonwealth?

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How many states does the United States have?

50 states.

On which date was the American Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776.

What annual holiday celebrates the American Declaration of Independence?

Independence Day.

In which year did George Washington become the first American president?

1789.

Who was the first American president?

George Washington.

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

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