English across cultures QUIZ

Nelson Mandela was South Africa's first black president.

• True

• False

The official languages of South Africa are English and Afrikaans only.

• True

• False

The South African system of institutionalized racial segregation was known as __________.

• multiculturalism

• Apartheid

• colonialism

• antiapartheid

What is a central theme of 'The London Breed'?

• The natural beauty of London

• The historical landmarks of London

• The diversity and multiculturalism of London

• • The economic prosperity of London

What is the British English term for 'subway' in American English?

• Underground

• Metro

• Tube

• underpass

In British English, 'film' refers to what in American English?

• pelicula

• movie

• cinema

Canada has two official languages: English and French.

• True

• False

The Commonwealth is an organization of countries that were mostly former territories of the British Empire.

• True

• False

The Canadian flag features a blue maple leaf.

• True

• False

The Outback refers to the densely populated coastal regions of Australia.

• True

• False