UNIT 1 – COUNTRY AND PEOPLE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ
Part A – Basic Facts (Recognition)
1. Why was the word “Great” added to “Great Britain”?
A. To make it sound powerful for advertisements
B. To distinguish it from the region of Brittany in France
C. To refer to the large size of the island
D. Because Scotland joined England and Wales
2. Which island is the largest in the British Isles?
A. Ireland
B. Great Britain
C. Isle of Man
D. Channel Islands
3. Which countries make up Great Britain?
A. England, Wales, Scotland
B. England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
C. England, Wales, Republic of Ireland
D. England, Wales, Northern Ireland
4. The United Kingdom (UK) consists of:
A. England, Wales, Scotland
B. Great Britain and Northern Ireland
C. Republic of Ireland and Great Britain
D. Wales and Northern Ireland
5. What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
A. Edinburgh
B. Dublin
C. London
D. Cardiff
6. Which part of Ireland is independent?
A. Northern Ireland
B. Southern Ireland (Republic of Ireland)
C. Isle of Man
D. Channel Islands
7. Which capital belongs to Northern Ireland?
A. Cardiff
B. Belfast
C. Edinburgh
D. Dublin
8. What is the official full name of the UK?
A. United Kingdom of Britain
B. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
C. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
D. Kingdom of Britain and Wales
9. What language is mainly spoken in Wales besides English?
A. Gaelic
B. Irish
C. Welsh
D. Scottish
10. What is the main adjective used for things related to the UK?
A. English
B. British
C. Anglo
D. Scottish
Part B – Historical Development
11. Which Act of Union joined England and Wales?
A. 1707
B. 1536
C. 1801
D. 1922
12. Which Act of Union created the Kingdom of Great Britain (England + Scotland +
Wales)?
A. 1536
B. 1707
C. 1801
D. 1922
13. When did Ireland join the union to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland?
A. 1536
B. 1707
C. 1801
D. 1922
14. In 1922, what major political event happened?
A. Scotland left the UK
B. Wales became independent
C. Southern Ireland became independent
D. Northern Ireland joined the Republic
15. Which cultural groups historically divided Britain?
A. Celtic in Ireland, Wales, Highland Scotland; Germanic in England, Lowland Scotland
B. Celtic in England; Germanic in Ireland
C. Germanic in Wales; Celtic in Scotland
D. Only Celtic everywhere
Part C – Names and Identities
16. Which poetic name refers to England or sometimes the whole Great Britain?
A. Albion
B. Hibernia
C. Caledonia
D. Cambria
17. Which Roman name refers to Scotland?
A. Cambria
B. Caledonia
C. Hibernia
D. Britannia
18. Which name refers poetically to Ireland, meaning “The Emerald Isle”?
A. Erin
B. Albion
C. Cambria
D. Caledonia
19. “Britannia” was originally the name for:
A. A Roman province covering England & Wales
B. A poetic term for Scotland
C. A nickname for Ireland
D. A name for the British Isles
20. Who is John Bull in British culture?
A. A Scottish hero
B. A fictional person symbolizing English people
C. The name of the UK Parliament
D. A famous British poet
Part D – Political & Naming Issues
21. Why is the term “British Isles” controversial?
A. It is geographically wrong.
B. It reminds people of British domination over Ireland.
C. It excludes Northern Ireland.
D. It is only used in sports.
22. Which territories are Crown Dependencies (not part of UK)?
A. Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey
B. Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
C. Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands
D. Scotland, Isle of Wight
23. Who governs Crown Dependencies on behalf of the Crown?
A. Prime Minister
B. Lieutenant Governor
C. President
D. Mayor
24. What is the internet domain for the United Kingdom?
A. .gb
B. .brit
C. .uk
D. .eng
25. Which currency is used in the UK?
A. Euro
B. Pound sterling (GBP)
C. Dollar
D. Irish pound
Part E – Sports & Culture
26. In the Olympics, Great Britain represents:
A. England only
B. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
C. Only Scotland and Wales
D. Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
27. Which sport has England and Wales sharing one team?
A. Football
B. Rugby union
C. Cricket
D. Olympics
28. Which sport has Ireland (both North and Republic) playing as one team?
A. Rugby union
B. Football
C. Olympics
D. Cricket
29. Which musical instrument is associated with Wales and Ireland?
A. Bagpipes
B. Harp
C. Violin
D. Flute
30. Which musical instrument is strongly associated with Scotland?
A. Harp
B. Bagpipes
C. Piano
D. Drum
Part F – Population & Social Identity
31. Which nation has the largest population in the UK (2006 data)?
A. Wales
B. Northern Ireland
C. Scotland
D. England
32. Which statement is TRUE about England and Britain?
A. England = the whole Britain
B. England is part of Britain, not the whole UK
C. Britain is just another name for Ireland
D. England and Britain are the same politically
33. Why should you avoid calling all British people “English”?
A. It is geographically inaccurate and can offend Scots/Welsh/Irish.
B. “English” is not an official nationality.
C. It refers only to the English language.
D. People prefer “Anglo” instead.
34. What is the common adjective for nationality in the UK?
A. English
B. British
C. Anglo
D. Irish
35. Which nickname or stereotype describes Scots?
A. Great talkers
B. Good at singing
C. Careful with money
D. Dominating politics
Part G – Tricky Situations / Mixed Loyalties
36. A person living in England identifies as Scottish and supports Scotland in football.
This is because:
A. Scotland is part of UK but keeps strong identity
B. Scotland is not part of the UK
C. Scotland shares the same passport with Ireland
D. Scotland’s team is stronger than England’s
37. In cricket, many people of Caribbean origin living in England:
A. Support the English team
B. Support the West Indies team
C. Support Scotland’s team
D. Refuse to watch cricket
38. Why is it wrong to address “Cardiff, England”?
A. Cardiff is in Wales, not England.
B. Wales is not part of the UK.
C. England and Wales share the same capital.
D. Cardiff is in Northern Ireland.
39. Which factor shows England’s dominance?
A. Use of Anglo-American term for UK-US relations
B. Separate football teams for Scotland and Wales
C. Cultural revival of Celtic languages
D. Independence of Southern Ireland
40. Which phrase is safest when talking about nationality abroad?
A. “I am English.”
B. “I am British.”
C. “I am Anglo.”
D. “I am Scottish-English.”
Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. A
29. B
30. B
31. D
32. B
33. A
34. B
35. C
36. A
37. B
38. A
39. A
40. B
