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Great Britain is a political term. T or F?

False. It's a geographical term (it's the name of an island)

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What three elements make up the Parliament of the United Kingdom?

Congress, House of Lords, President

House of Commons, House of Lords, Emperor

House of Commons, Senate, Monarch

House of Commons, House of Lords, Monarch

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The British Isles are found...

in continental Europe

on a continental shelf extending into the Atlantic Ocean

on a continental shelf extending into the Pacific Ocean

on a continental shelf in southeastern Europe

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Where is the Heritage Coast?

Wales. 42% of the coastline of Wales is Heritage Coast.

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The national emblem of Wales is a...

leek

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The daffodil is the national emblem of...

Wales

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What is the flag of England called?

The Cross of St. George (the Dragonslayer)

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When did Scotland's monarchy join England's monarchy?

1707

1284

1603

It never happened!

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How many countries comprise the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and what are their names?

Four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

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Where is the highest mountain of the UK, and what is it called?

Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest peak in the UK at 1345 meters above sea level.

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The regions of England are divided into territorial units called...

States

Counties or Shires

District

Provinces

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Aberdeen is a city in _________ that is economically important because of _______

Wales / electronics manufacturing

Scotland / banking

Scotland / oil

England / tourism

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What's the longest river in Scotland called?

River Tay

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Glasgow is the capital of Scotland. T or F?

False. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.

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What's the population of Wales?

About 8 million people

About 300,000 people

About 3 million people

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The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign country found in the British Isles. T or F?

True!

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