Great Britain & Ireland Flashcards

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1
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What is Great Britain composed of ?

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England, Wales and Scotland

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What is The United Kingdom composed of ?

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England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island

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3
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What is The tower of London used for in the past and present?

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used to be prison, now museum

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Where is the London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom?

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Buckinham Palace

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5
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Where is the Buckingham Palace?

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In London, England

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6
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What is the name of giant Ferris wheel?

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The London eye

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7
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What is prehestoric monument in England?

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Stonehenge

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What is the name of 3rd tallest grand clock located in London?

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Big Ben

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9
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Where is Stonehenge located?

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Wiltshire, England

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10
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What are columns of volcanic rock formations resemble stepping stones emerging from the sea?

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Giant Causeway

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This famed castle is the oldest inhabited in the world and home to the Queen of England.

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Windsor Castle

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What is the name of stone that famous for kissing the wall in Ireland?

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Blarney Stone

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13
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Where is the Blaney stone located?

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Ireland

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14
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Where is white cliff of dover located?

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Dover, England

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What is the name of cliff that made up of cholk in England?

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white cliff of dover

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16
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What is Westminster Abbey?

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Loyal church in England

17
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(T/F) Windsor Castle is located in London.

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(F) Berkshire, England.

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What is the name of oldest castle that is official residence of Queen in Berkshire, Englnad?

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Windsor Castle

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Where is Snowdonia National Park?

20
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What is the name of national park in Wales?

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Snowdonia National Park

21
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What is famous attraction along the Atlantic Ocean in County Clare, Ireland?

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Cliffs of Moher

22
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Where is Cliffs of Moher?

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County Clare, Ireland

23
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What is Chunnel?

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Channel+Tunnel, Euro star train go through underwater from London to Paris

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What is Military Tattoo?

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Festival held in Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.

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What is the name of festival held in Edinburgh Castle in Scotland?
Military Tattoo
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What is the name of historic fortress that seat on the top of castle rock?
Edinburgh Castle
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What is the name of way that connect two loyal places in Scotland?
Royal Mile
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(T/F) Royal Mile is the way that connect Edinburgh Castle and Windsor Castle.
(F) Edinburgh Castle and The palace of Holyrood house
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What is official residence of the british monarch in Scotland?
The palace of Holyrood house
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Where is the Palace of Holyrood house located?
in Scotland
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What is the palace of Holyrood house for?
official residence of the british monarch in Scotland