Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff.
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh.
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast.
What is the Republic of Ireland's political status relative to Northern Ireland?
It is an independent state south of Northern Ireland.
What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin.
Which bodies of water surround the British Isles?
The Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, and English Channel.
Where is the English Channel located relative to the British Isles?
Between France and England.
What is the English flag called?
Saint George’s Cross
What shape and color is the English flag's cross?
A red plus-shaped cross on a white background
What creature appears on the Welsh flag?
A red dragon
What colors form the background of the Welsh flag?
White and green
What is the Scottish flag called?
Saint Andrew’s Cross or the saltire
What shape and color is the Scottish flag's cross?
A white X-shaped cross on a blue background
What is the Irish flag called?
Saint Patrick’s Cross
What shape and color is the Irish flag's cross?
A red X-shaped cross on a white background
What is a parliamentary monarchy?
A form of government led by a monarch and a prime minister.
Who leads the United Kingdom government?
King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Which party does Prime Minister Andy Burnham belong to?
The Labour Party.
Into which two houses is the UK Parliament divided?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Where do the UK Parliament houses meet?
In Westminster.
Where is the Prime Minister’s office located?
At 10 Downing Street in London.
What significant document did King John sign in 1215?
The Magna Carta.
What event began the Parliament or great council in England?
The Barons’ rebellion leading to Magna Carta in 1215.
What did the Magna Carta limit in 1215?
The King’s privileges.
What law did Henry VIII sign in 1534?
The Act of Supremacy.
What church did Henry VIII become head of in 1534?
The Protestant Church of England.
What happened to Charles I in 1649?
He was beheaded.
What was the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
It forced King James II to abdicate.
What did William III and Mary II accept in 1688?
The Bill of Rights limiting their powers and empowering Parliament.
When did England unite with Wales to form part of the UK?
In 1536.
Which countries united in 1707 to form part of the UK?
England and Wales united with Scotland.
In which year did Great Britain unite with Ireland?
In 1801.
When did Eire become the Irish Free State?
In 1921.
When did Eire become the Republic of Ireland?
In 1949.
What is another name for the Belfast Agreement?
The Good Friday Agreement.
On which date was the Belfast Agreement reached?
On Good Friday, 10 April 1998.
Which parties agreed to the Belfast Agreement?
The British and Irish governments and most Northern Ireland political parties.
What was established by the Belfast Agreement?
A devolved government with power shared by unionists and nationalists.
What name describes the conflicts between Eire and Ulster?
The Troubles.
Which assembly was created in Northern Ireland in 1998 by devolution?
The Northern Ireland Assembly called Stormont.
Which parliament was created in Scotland in 1998 by devolution?
The Scottish Parliament called Holyrood.
Which parliament was created in Wales in 1998 by devolution?
The Welsh Parliament called Senedd.
Who is the First Minister of Northern Ireland from Sinn Féin?
Michelle O’Neil.
Who is the First Minister of Scotland from the Scottish National Party?
John Swinney.
Who is the First Minister of Wales from Plaid Cymru?
Rhun ap Iowerth.
In which year did the UK join the European Economic Community?
1973
When did the UK leave the European Union?
24 January 2021
What does the Northern Ireland Protocol keep Northern Ireland in?
The European Union single market for goods
What is the purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol regarding the border?
To maintain the open border with the Republic of Ireland
What does the Windsor Framework ease regarding goods from Great Britain?
Customs checks
What control does the Windsor Framework give the UK government in Northern Ireland?
More control over VAT rates
Under whose regulation are medicines marketed in Northern Ireland placed by the Windsor Framework?
UK regulation
Test your knowledge with 20 questions on British Isles Geography and Government.
1. Which set correctly identifies the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom?
2. What happened to Charles I in 1649 after the English Civil War?
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