When is St David's day?
Answer:
A — St David's day is on the 1st of March. He is the Patron St of Wales.
Which Patron Saint day is on the 17th of March?
Answer:
D — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day: 1 March: St David's Day, Wales;17 March: St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland; 23 April: St George's Day, England; 30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Who governs the Church of Scotland?
Answer:
D — In Scotland, the national Church is the Church of Scotland, which is a Presbyterian Church. It is governed by ministers and elders. The chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the Moderator, who is appointed for one year only and often speaks on behalf of that Church.
The Lake District is the largest national park in Scotland
Answer:
A — The Lake District is England’s largest national park. It covers 885 square miles (2,292 square kilometres). It is famous for its lakes and mountains and is very popular with climbers, walkers and sailors. The biggest stretch of water is Windermere. In 2007, television viewers voted Wastwater as Britain’s favourite view.
When is St David's day celebrated?
Answer:
A
When is St Patrick's day celebrated?
Answer:
D
St Andrew's Day is the national day of ______
Answer:
B
When is St David’s day?
Answer:
A — St David’s day is on the 1st of March. He is a Patron St of Wales.
A food that is traditionally associated with Wales is ______
Answer:
E
Which TWO are located in Scotland?
Answer:
C, D — Loch Lomond and the Edinburgh Castle are located in Scotland.
In which part of the UK is Edinburgh located?
Answer:
D — The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
Which Castles are in use to this day?
Answer:
A — Castles were built in many places in Britain and Ireland, partly for defence. Today many are in ruins, although some, such as Windsor and Edinburgh, are still in use.
Which of the following is a Crown dependency?
Answer:
C — The Channel Islands are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it, and have their own governments.
Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks?
Answer:
C, D — Edinburgh Castle is in Edinburgh, Scotland, and dates back to the Middle Ages. The London Eye is a Ferris wheel on the bank of the River Thames.
A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry
Answer:
B — Ulster fry is a traditional food of Northern Ireland
The Union Flag is often called the Union Jack.
Answer:
A — The Union Flag is often called the Union Jack
The Union Flag consists of four crosses
Answer:
A — The Union Flag consists of three crosses:
The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.
The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground.
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.
What was the population of the UK in 1998?
Answer:
A — Population growth in the UK
1600: Just over 4 million
1700: 5 million
1801: 8 million
1851: 20 million
1901: 40 million
1951: 50 million
1998: 57 million
2005: Just under 60 million
2010: Just over 62 million
What does St Patrick’s cross look like?
Answer:
B — The Union Flag consists of three crosses:
The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.
The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground.
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.
When is St George's Day?
Answer:
C — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day: 1 March: St David's Day, Wales;17 March: St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland; 23 April: St George's Day, England; 30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Who is the patron saint of England and on which date is the feast day?
Answer:
A
St Helena is a Crown dependency
Answer:
B — St Helena is a British overseas territory
The Channel Islands are a part of the UK.
Answer:
B — The Channel Islands are not a part of the UK but are closely linked to it. They have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'.
In the UK many people speak Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.
Answer:
A — There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK. The English language has many accents and dialects. In Wales, many people speak Welsh – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities. In Scotland, Gaelic (again, a different language) is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands, and in Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic.
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Answer:
D — Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 4 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for What is the UK.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.