Push Da Button

Friday, January 23, 2009

Module 20 - Answers.

Who was the first president of the USA?

The first president of the USA from 30 April 1789 to 1797 was George Washington.

(We got the answer from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgewashington/)
What was Ronald Reagan's profession before becoming the fortieth president of the USA?

Ronald Regan's profession before becoming the fortieth president of the USA was an actor, but he also was the president of the Screen Actors Guild.

(We got the asnwer from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/ronaldreagan/)

How did the thirty-fifth president of the USA die?

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was killed by an assassin's bullets as his motorcade wound through Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Kennedy was the youngest man elected President; he was the youngest to die.

(We got the answer from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/johnfkennedy/)

Who was the sixteenth president of the USA?

The sixteenth president of the USA from 1861-1865 was Abraham Lincoln.

(We got the answer from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln/)

Who won the United States presidential election of 2008?

Barack Obama won the United States presidental election of 2008.

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008)

This is Barack Obama. (;

Module 19 - Answers.

Who is Michael Schumacher?

Michael Schumacher is a former Formula One driver, seven-time world champion, and current advisor and occasional test driver for Ferrari.

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schumacher)

Who is the current president of FIA?

Its current president is Max Mosley.

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_Internationale_de_l%27Automobile)

Where and how did Ayrton Senna get killed?

He got killed in San Marino during the race, when he was race - leading and hit the concrete wall at Tamburello corner.

(We got the answer from: http://www.formula1.com/teams_and_drivers/hall_of_fame/45/)

Where is the base of Ferrari team?

The base of Ferrari team is in Maranello - Italy.

(We got the answer from: http://www.formula1.com/teams_and_drivers/teams/3/)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Module 18 - Answers.

1. Where was Nicole Kidman born?

She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

(We got the answer from: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000173/)

2. What was Katherine Hepburn’s last film?

Her last feature film was "Love Affair" (1994), with Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, and her last TV- film was "One Christmas" (1994).

(We got the answer from: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000031/bio)

3. Where was Brad Pitt born?

Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA.

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Pitt)

4. When and where was Mel Gibson born?

Mel Gibson was born on 3 January, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, USA.

(We got the answer from: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000154/)

5. Who played the Achilles’ role in the movie “Troy”?

Brad Pitt played the Achilles' role in the movie "Troy".

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_(film))

This is Brad Pitt. (:

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Module 17 - Answers.

When did George II become the duke of Cornwell?

He became the duke of Cornwell in 1952.

We got the answer from: (http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5659.asp )

How old was Prince William when his mother Diana got killed?

He was 15 years old then.

We got the answer from: (http://www.royal.gov.uk/ )

Why did the official name of royal family become a problem during the World War 1?

Because it sounded too German.

We got the answer from: (http://www.royalty.nu/Europe/England/Windsor/index.html )

When was Prince William born?

He was born at 9.03pm on 21 June 1982, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.

We got the answer from: (http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5573.asp )

To whom is the Queen married and how many children and grandchildren does she have?

The Queen is married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and has four children and eight grandchildren.

We got the answer from: (http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5543.asp )

The British Royal Family:

Module 16 - Answers.

1. What is the capital city of England?

The capital city of England is London.

(We got the answer from http://www.justuk.org/)

2. Where is England situated?

England is an island country situated in the North-West Europe, on the island of Great Britain.

(We got the answer from http://www.picturesofengland.com/EnglandFacts/)

3. What is the population of England?

The estimate population is 51,092,000 (according to the National population projection research done in 2007).

(We got the answer from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England)

4. What is the highest mountain in England?

At 978 metres (3,209 feet), Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. It is located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria.

(We got the answer from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_and_hills_of_the_United_Kingdom#Highest_mountains_in_England)

5. How far is England from mainland Europe?

England is only 35 km from France, which is located in mainland Europe.

(We got the answer from: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/britain/england_facts.htm)

Only 35 kilometres between England and France:

1. Who is the head of state of Scotland ?

Scotland's head of state is the monarch of the United Kingdom, currently Queen Elizabeth II (since 1952).

We got the answer from: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland#Government_and_politics )
The map of Scotland:

2. What is the capital city of Scotland?

The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

We got the answer from: ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland )

3. How many islands does Scotland include?

Scotland includes 787 islands.

We got the answer from: (http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/scotland.html )

4. What is Scotland`s floral emblem?

Scotland´s floral emblem is the thistle.

We got the answer from: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_emblem )

5. What language is spoken besides English?

The other language spoken besides English is Gaelic.

We got the answer from: (http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/scotland.html )

Text in Gaelic:

Module 14 - Answers.

1. What are the three greatest traditions in Wales?

There are many great traditions of Wales, but three stand out that make it culturally distinct from its neighbors: the Eisteddfod, the Noson Lawen and the Cymanfa Ganu.

(We got the answer from: http://www.britannia.com/wales/culture1.html)

The map of Wales: