English Christmas Quiz 2025

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Ms Wiering's English Christmas Quiz - 2025

Quiz structure

5 rounds, X questions eac

1. World news 2025 - 8 questions

2. The English language - 6 questions

3. General knowledge of the English speaking world - 10 questions

4. Music general - 7 questions

5. Music - Songs! - 10 questions

How to Play

Work as a team.

3-4 players per team.

Round 1: World news 2025

Which natural disaster, an intensifying effect of climate change, struck the Greater Los Angeles area in early 2025?

A

Major Earthquake

B

Tornado Outbreak

C

Wildfires

D

Flooding

Which city hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November 2025?

A

Belém, Brazil

B

Tokyo, Japan

C

New Delhi, India

D

London, England

Who was elected as the new Mayor of New York City in the November 2025 election, making history as the city's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor?

A

Curtis Sliwa

B

Andrew Cuomo

C

Eric Adams

D

Zohran Mamdani

Which policy, aimed at making the city more affordable for working families, was a signature promise of the new NYC Mayor, Zohran Mamdani?

A

Creating a new specialized police force for subway crime

B

Providing universal childcare and freezing rents on stabilized units

C

Building five new high-speed rail links to New Jersey

D

Establishing a casino in every borough

Following the 2024 General Election, who was the UK Prime Minister throughout 2025?

A

Rishi Sunak

B

Sir Keir Starmer

C

Kemi Badenoch

D

Ed Davey

In September 2025, the UK government made a significant move on foreign policy by formally recognizing which entity as a state?

A

Taiwan

B

Kosovo

C

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

D

The State of Palestine

Which major international sporting tournament was primarily hosted by England and Wales in August and September 2025, utilizing iconic stadiums like Twickenham and Principality Stadium?

A

UEFA Women's Championship

B

World Athletics Championships

C

Women's Rugby World Cup

D

Netball World Cup

An economic policy shift in 2025 involved the implementation of new trade taxes. What term describes this broad increase in taxes on imported goods?

A

Import Quotas

B

Tariffs

C

Trade Subsidies

D

Quantitative Easing

Round 2: The English language

Which one of the following words is not a palindrome?

A

Deified

B

Redeemer

C

Level

D

rotator

What does WWW mean?

A

Wide Web Widgets

B

Wireless Web Work

C

Wide World Website

D

World Wide Web

What is not a definition for the word 'contraction'?

A

A muscle spasm or tightening

B

A reduction of something by removing things that are not necessary

C

A shortened form of a word or phrase

D

A shortening or reduction in size.

Which of the following sentences correctly applies the SHIT-rule?

A

It always snows in January here.

B

She walk to the market every morning.

C

They eats dinner at 6:00 PM every day.

D

He don't like spicy food.

In which sentence is the English possessive form misused?

A

The children's toys were scattered all over the living room floor.

B

The two teams' uniforms were identical, causing confusion.

C

That book belongs to my father's friend's sister.

D

She goes to the house of her parents.

What is the correct English abbreviation for Het wereld natuurfonds?

A

WWF

B

WNF

C

WNW

D

GWW

Round 3: General knowledge of the English speaking world

What is the traditional instrument often associated with Scotland?

A

Banjo

B

Ukelele

C

Bagpipes

D

Accordion

Which large, famous natural landmark in the USA features the carved faces of four former Presidents?

A

The Grand Canyon

B

Mount Rushmore

C

Yellowstone National Park

D

Niagara Falls

Which famous playwright, often considered the greatest writer in the English language, wrote 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'?

A

Charles Dickens

B

William Shakespeare

C

George Orwell

D

Jane Austen

What is the term for the indigenous people of New Zealand?

A

Maori

B

Aboriginals

C

Inuit

D

Zulu

Which large body of water separates the United Kingdom from the European mainland?

A

The English Channel

B

The Mediterranean Sea

C

The Atlantic Ocean

D

The English sea

What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

A

An international organization governed by the British Parliament.

B

A voluntary group of 56 nations, mostly former parts of the British Empire.

C

A military alliance of English-speaking countries.

D

A trade agreement between the UK and the USA.

Which of the following sports is considered the most popular team sport across many major Commonwealth nations, including India, Australia, and the West Indies?

A

Football/soccer

B

Rugby

C

Netball

D

Cricket

Which animal is the national animal of Scotland (even though it is mythical)?

A

The Scottish Terrier

B

The Badger

C

The unicorn

D

The Highland Cow

In Australia, the capital city is Canberra. Which larger, more famous city did Canberra beat out in 1908 to become the capital?

A

Sydney

B

Perth

C

Brisbane

D

Adelaide

In the USA, which state is the largest by land area, but has the smallest population density?

A

Texas

B

North Carolina

C

Alaska

D

Montana

Round 4: Music general

The song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" raised money for Africa. Why did many people later criticize the lyrics?

A

The song was too depressing and sad for a Christmas tune.

B

The singers were mostly famous, wealthy stars.

C

The music video did not show enough of the good work the charity was doing.

D

The words described all of Africa as a place of only hunger and problems, which ignored the many different, successful countries and cultures there.

Which singer is known as the “King of Pop”?

A

Prince

B

Elvis Presley

C

Michael Jackson

D

Bruno Mars

Which band released the album Abbey Road?

A

The Rolling Stones

B

The Beatles

C

Pink Floyd

D

The Who

Who is the lead vocalist of the band Coldplay?

A

Chris Martin

B

Adam Levine

C

Dave Grohl

D

Harry Styles

Which rapper released the album To Pimp a Butterfly?

A

J. Cole

B

Kendrick Lamar

C

Travis Scott

D

Drake

Which female artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins?

A

Beyoncé

B

Adele

C

Taylor Swift

D

Aretha Franklin

Which musical instrument always has 88 keys?

A

Accordian

B

Organ

C

Synthesizer

D

Piano

Round 5: Songs!

What is this song called?

A

Turn around

B

Lonely

C

You never come around

D

Total eclipse of the heart

What is the name of this song? And who is the singer?

A

Down - Neyo

B

Down - Jay Sean

C

Never Lonely - Neyo

D

Never Lonely - Jay Sean

What is the title of this song?

A

La Perla

B

Phantom of the Opera

C

Mundo Nuevo

D

Berghain

What colors make up the name of this

K-pop group?

A

Whiteblack

B

Blackpink

C

Redyellow

D

Redblack

What is it that Tinashe doesn't want?

A

Someone who only wants a casual relationship

B

Someone who still lives at home

C

Someone who tells her what to do

D

Someone who doesn't have any money

Dave and Burna Boy are singng about a location. What location does Burna Boy call home?

A

Nigeria

B

Ghana

C

United States of America

D

London

What is this song called?

A

Merry Christmas

B

Mistletoe

C

Christmas with shawty

D

Most beautiful time of the year

Which of these songs is not sung by this artist?

A

One thing

B

Spiders

C

Penny out of nothing

D

Snakes

This song by Bente is a cover. What is the original called?

A

Can you see me?

B

Dance for you

C

Believe

D

Miss you

What is this song called?

A

Escapism

B

TIT FOR TAT

C

Sports car

D

Where is my husband!