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