English Around the World: A Multiple Choice Quiz

Where did the English language originate?. China. United Kingdom. France. Spain.

How many countries have English as an official language?. 67. 100. 50. 20.

What is the role of English in Thailand?. Official language. Widely spoken in tourist areas. Not spoken at all. Only spoken in schools.

What is the capital city of New Zealand?. Auckland. Wellington. Christchurch. Queenstown.

What does "heaps" mean in New Zealand?. A little. A lot. Nothing. Maybe.

What is the national symbol of New Zealand?. Eagle. Kiwi. Penguin. Kangaroo.

What are people from New Zealand nicknamed?. Canadians. Kiwis. Aussies. Yanks.

How many capital cities does South Africa have?. One. Two. Three. Four.

Which of the following is NOT an official language of South Africa?. Zulu. Xhosa. Twi. Afrikaans.

What was the system of racial segregation in South Africa called?. Democracy. Apartheid. Socialism. Capitalism.

In South Africa, what areas does English play a key role in?. Education and business. Sports and entertainment. Agriculture and tourism. Arts and culture.

In what areas is English widely spoken in India?. Sports. Government, education, and international business. Tourism. Entertainment.

What is the capital city of India?. Mumbai. Kolkata. Chennai. New Delhi.

What are the official languages of Canada?. English and Spanish. English and French. French and German. English and Mandarin.

What is a "toque" in Canada?. A hat. A scarf. A glove. A toque.