United Kingdom Quiz Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the four political divisions of the UK
England, Scotland, whales, Northern Ireland
What is the capital of the UK
London
Great Britain
Great Britain is the largest island in Europe
English Channel
Is a narrow body of water between the island and European mainland
What is the capital of England
London
Thames river
A famous river in england
English Channel
Separates Great Britain from the European continent
Chunnel
Connects England and France through the English Channel. (Channel- tunnel)
Westminster abbey
Where the British monarchs are crowned and the best known church in England
Buckingham palace
The primary residence of British monarchs
Stonehenge
A collection of stones standing upright or laying across other standing stone
Whales
Occupies a broad peninsula on the western side of england
What is the capital of whales
Cardiff
Scotland
Lies north of England
What is the capital of Scotland
Edinburgh
Ulster
Northern Ireland
What is the capital of Northern Ireland
Dublin
What is the capital of Ireland
Dublin
IRA
A terrorist group who tries to remove Northern Ireland from the UK