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A2 - Unit 2 - The UK

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  • What is the full official name of the UK?
    The Kingdom of Great Britain
    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    The Great British Empire
    The United Kingdom of Great Britain
  • Which country is part of the UK but not part of Great Britain?
    England
    Scotland
    Wales
    Northern Ireland
  • Which British monarch has had the longest reign?
    Queen Elizabeth II
    Queen Victoria
    King George III
    Queen Elizabeth I
  • The UK is known for a famous dish consisting of battered fish and fried potatoes. What is it called?
    Shepherd’s pie
    Full English Breakfast
    Fish and chips
    Bangers and mash
  • Which of the following territories is a British Overseas Territory?
    Tasmania
    Hawaii
    Falkland Islands
    Greenland
  • This is the flag of
    Northern Ireland
    Ireland
    Wales
  • "To take a 'brisket' means what in British slang?
    To take a short walk
    To take a nap
    To have a drink
    To hurry up
  • The capital of Northern Ireland is . . .
    Cardiff
    Eire
    Dublin
    Belfast
  • Britain refers to something or someone from the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
    True
    False
  • Which of these countries is still officially headed by the British monarch?
    Egypt
    India
    South Africa
    Canada
  • What is the name of the British flag?
    The Cross of St George
    The Royal Standard
    The Union Jack
    The Great Banner
  • Which of the following is NOT a country in the United Kingdom?
    Wales
    Scotland
    England
    Ireland
  • What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
    London
    Birmingham
    Manchester
    Edinburgh
  • What is the name of the residence of the British Prime Minister?
    Windsor Castle
    Buckingham Palace
    The Shard
    10 Downing Street
  • What popular sport was invented in England?
    Rugby
    Cricket
    Basketball
    Baseball
  • The UK is a sovereign state that includes four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
    True
    False