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Chapter 2

What is the UK?

17 questions from the official handbook. Answer 13 or more to pass. No time limit.

All 17 questions and answers

  1. 1. Falkland Islands are a Crown Dependency

    • True
    • False

    There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'. There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.

  2. 2. Which countries are in Great Britain?

    • England, Wales, Scotland
    • England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
    • England, Scotland, Ireland
    • Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland

    Great Britain consists of 3 countries: England, Wales and Scotland.

  3. 3. The Channel Islands are self-governing

    • True
    • False

    There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'.

  4. 4. What is the geographic position of the UK in Europe?

    • North West
    • West
    • East
    • South

    The UK is located in the North West of Europe.

  5. 5. Which TWO are NOT part of the UK?

    • Wales
    • Northern Ireland
    • The Channel Islands
    • The Isle of Man

    The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  6. 6. What is the official name of the country?

    • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    • Great Britain
    • United Kingdom
    • The UK and Ireland

    The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 'Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.

  7. 7. Which of these are British Overseas Territories?

    • St Helena and Falkland Islands
    • The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
    • St Helena and the Isle of Man
    • USA and Australia

    There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.

  8. 8. Great Britain' and 'the United Kingdom' have the same meaning

    • True
    • False

    The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 'Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.

  9. 9. Which of these is a Crown Dependency of the UK and not a part of it?

    • Wales
    • Channel Islands
    • Falkland Islands
    • St Helena

    There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'. There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.

  10. 10. Where is the UK geographically located with respect to Europe?

    • North-West
    • South-East
    • South-West
    • North-East

    The UK is located in the North-West of Europe.

  11. 11. Which of the following is part of the UK?

    • Wales
    • St Helena
    • Canada
    • Channel Islands

    The United Kingdom consists of Wales,England,Scotland and Northern Ireland.

  12. 12. Which of these are 'Crown Dependencies'?

    • The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
    • St Helena and Wales
    • Ireland and the Channel Islands
    • St Helena and Falkland Islands

    The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely related to the UK but are not part of it. They have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'.

  13. 13. Where does the UK government sit?

    • Westminster
    • Holyrood
    • Senedd
    • Stormont

    The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster.

  14. 14. Which flag has a white cross on a blue background?

    • Irish
    • Scottish
    • English
    • Welsh

    Scottish flag has a white cross on a blue background because St Andrew was the Patron Saint of Scotland.

  15. 15. What is the capital of England?

    • Belfast
    • London
    • Edinburgh
    • Cardiff

    London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom.

  16. 16. Which of the following is part of the UK?

    • Wales
    • St Helena
    • Canada
    • Channel Islands

    The United Kingdom consists of Wales,England,Scotland and Northern Ireland.

  17. 17. If you wish to be a permanent resident of the UK, you should look after yourself. In return you are guaranteed a job

    • False
    • True

    You are not guaranteed a job if you settle in the UK.