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  • What's the population of Wales?
    About 8 million people
    About 300,000 people
    About 3 million people
  • What natural phenomenon led to the formation of the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim?
    An earthquake
    A volcanic eruption
    A tsunami
    A landslide
  • 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
  • What's the longest river in Scotland called?
    River Tay
  • Scafell Pike is...
    a lake in England
    a mountain in England
    a river in Wales
    a lake in Scotland
  • The regions of England are divided into territorial units called...
    Counties or Shires
    Provinces
    States
    District
  • What is the largest freshwater lake in the United Kingdom?
    Lough Neagh
    Lough Erne
    Loch Ness
    Lake Windermere
  • Which of the following is done at Belfast City Hall?
    Hosting rock concerts
    Operating a shopping mall
    Holding government elections
    Registering births, deaths, and marriages
  • 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.
  • Aberdeen is a city in _________ that is economically important because of _______
    England / tourism
    Scotland / oil
    Wales / electronics manufacturing
    Scotland / banking
  • The national emblem of Wales is a...
    leek
  • What is the flag of England called?
    The Cross of St. George (the Dragonslayer)
  • Glasgow is the capital of Scotland. T or F?
    False. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.
  • Where is the Heritage Coast?
    Wales. 42% of the coastline of Wales is Heritage Coast.
  • The daffodil is the national emblem of...
    Wales
  • In which countries are the Highland Games traditionally held?
    USA and Canada
    Italy and Spain
    England and France
    Scotland and Ireland
  • Great Britain is a political term. T or F?
    False. It's a geographical term (it's the name of an island)
  • When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
    31st October
    25th December
    17th March
    1st July
  • Where was the famous RMS Titanic built?
    Paris, France
    London, England
    New York, USA
    Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Which of the following activities is part of the Dalriada Festival?
    Scuba diving
    Ice skating
    Car racing
    Watching Highland Games
  • When did Scotland's monarchy join England's monarchy?
    1603
    1284
    It never happened!
    1707
  • The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign country found in the British Isles. T or F?
    True!
  • What is the name of the rope bridge near Ballintoy in Northern Ireland?
    Carrick-a-Rede
    Giant’s Causeway
    Titanic Bridge
    Clifton Suspension Bridge
  • 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
  • Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
    Saint Paul
    Saint Patrick
    Saint George
    Saint Andrew
  • What is Saint Patrick believed to have introduced to Ireland?
    The Irish language
    The first Irish king
    Christianity
    The shamrock plant
  • What makes the Titanic Belfast a must-visit attraction?
    It is a five-floor building
    It was built on the Titanic itself
    It was named the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2022
    It has nine interactive galleries
  • What three elements make up the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
    House of Commons, House of Lords, Emperor
    Congress, House of Lords, President
    House of Commons, Senate, Monarch
    House of Commons, House of Lords, Monarch