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Anglo-American Cultures Trivia Quiz

A mixed bag of trivia from both sides of the pond!

A multiple-choice quiz by tiger99. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tiger99

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,007

Updated
Aug 23 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3814

Last 3 plays: bgjd (9/10), Guest 192 (9/10), Guest 108 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The city of Boston in the USA is also a town in England. In which county is Boston, England? Hint

Lincolnshire

Yorkshire

Surrey

Devon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which US state has the British flag as part of its state flag? Hint

Florida

Rhode Island

Hawaii

Maine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which material was patented in New York and London at the same time? Hint

Rayon

Nylon

Draylon

Crayon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which British Prime Minister had the same surname as a US President? Hint

Taft

Wilson

Hoover

Thatcher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Reagan and Carter fought a US election, but they were also the main characters in a popular British TV show at the same time (well, almost). What was the show called? Hint

The Bill

The Sweeney

The Tweenies

Benny Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. New Amsterdam was renamed New York, but after who or what? Hint

Yorkshire

Abraham York

York

The Duke of York

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a 'nappy' called in the US? Hint

Diaper

Cravat

Sleep

Sail

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which bridge was sold to the US, and is now in Arizona? Hint

Humber Bridge

Tower Bridge

London Bridge

Westminster Bridge

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Question 9 of 10

9. Americans call it a 'faucet', but what is it called in Britain? Hint

Hose

Tap

Pipe

Plug

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you were 'in a state' in the UK, where would you be? Hint

In a county

In a mess

In Washington

In Parliament

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Dec 13 2024 : bgjd: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The city of Boston in the USA is also a town in England. In which county is Boston, England?

Answer: Lincolnshire

I think they still have tea parties!

2. Which US state has the British flag as part of its state flag?

Answer: Hawaii

Hawaii used to be called the Sandwich Islands and were at one time claimed by Britain.

3. Which material was patented in New York and London at the same time?

Answer: Nylon

It has been retrospectively claimed that the word "nylon" is derived from NY (New York) + LON (London), but this is apocryphal. The "on" part is from the ending of cotton and rayon, with "nyl" being invented.

4. Which British Prime Minister had the same surname as a US President?

Answer: Wilson

Both were in power in the 20th century.

5. Reagan and Carter fought a US election, but they were also the main characters in a popular British TV show at the same time (well, almost). What was the show called?

Answer: The Sweeney

The Sweeney was a cop show, named after the rhyming slang 'Sweeney Todd, Flying Squad'. In fact, John Thaw's character was Jack Regan (not Reagan); his partner was George Carter (played by Dennis Waterman).

6. New Amsterdam was renamed New York, but after who or what?

Answer: The Duke of York

I think he had 10,000 men!

7. What is a 'nappy' called in the US?

Answer: Diaper

I think we'll change the subject!

8. Which bridge was sold to the US, and is now in Arizona?

Answer: London Bridge

It was falling down anyway!

9. Americans call it a 'faucet', but what is it called in Britain?

Answer: Tap

Fred Astaire dancing on the sink!

10. If you were 'in a state' in the UK, where would you be?

Answer: In a mess

Hope you don't get into one of these, have a nice day!

Source: Author tiger99

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