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British Isles (no Ireland questions)

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  • The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign country found in the British Isles. T or F?
    True!
  • 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.
  • Where is the Heritage Coast?
    Wales. 42% of the coastline of Wales is Heritage Coast.
  • Great Britain is a political term. T or F?
    False. It's a geographical term (it's the name of an island)
  • Which city has become an important centre for the oil industry after the finding of oil in the North Sea.
    London
    Dundee
    Swansea
    Aberdeen
  • What's the longest river in Scotland called?
    River Tay
  • The national emblem of Wales is a...
    leek
  • What is the flag of England called?
    The Cross of St. George (the Dragonslayer)
  • What's the population of Wales?
    About 8 million people
    About 3 million people
    About 300,000 people
  • Glasgow is the capital of Scotland. T or F?
    False. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.
  • The daffodil is the national emblem of...
    Wales
  • Where was the famous RMS Titanic built?
    New York, USA
    Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Paris, France
    London, England
  • Scafell Pike is...
    a river in Wales
    a lake in England
    a lake in Scotland
    a mountain in England
  • Aberdeen is a city in _________ that is economically important because of _______
    Scotland / banking
    England / tourism
    Scotland / oil
    Wales / electronics manufacturing
  • The British Isles are found...
    on a continental shelf extending into the Pacific Ocean
    in continental Europe
    on a continental shelf in southeastern Europe
    on a continental shelf extending into the Atlantic Ocean
  • The regions of England are divided into territorial units called...
    District
    States
    Provinces
    Counties or Shires
  • When did Scotland's monarchy join England's monarchy?
    1707
    1603
    1284
    It never happened!
  • In which countries are the Highland Games traditionally held?
    Scotland and Ireland
    England and France
    USA and Canada
    Scotland and Wales
  • Swansea is the capital of Wales. (True or False)
    False
  • What three elements make up the Parliament of the United Kingdom?
    Congress, House of Lords, President
    House of Commons, House of Lords, Monarch
    House of Commons, Senate, Monarch
    House of Commons, House of Lords, Emperor
  • 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