united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland

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Where is the UK located?

In the north-west of Europe

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On which islands in the UK situated

On the British Isles

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  1. Which islands also belong to the UK?

  1. Isle of Wight, Isle of Anglesey, Orkney Islands, Hebrides, Isle of Man, Shetland Islands.

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  1. Where are the lowlands in the UK?

In the south

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  1. Where are hills and mountains mostly

In the north and west

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  1. What is the highest mountain in the UK?

Ben Nevis

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  1. Where is Ben Nevis situated?

In the Scottish Highlands.

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  1. What mountain range is in the centre of England?

The pennines

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  1. What is the climate of the UK like?

Temperate and humid

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  1. What makes winters milder in the UK?

The warm Gulf Stream

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  1. Is the weather in the UK stable?

No, it is very changeable and unpredictable.

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  1. Who first inhabited the British Isles?

The Celts

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  1. When did the Romans come to Britain?

Around 43 AD

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  1. When did the Angles and Saxons arrive?

In the 5th century

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  1. Which battle is a turning point in English history?

The Battle of Hastings

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  1. Who defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings?

William the Conqueror

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  1. What is the Magna Carta?

A document from 1215 that limited the king’s power.

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  1. Which king broke with the Pope?

King Henry VIII.

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  1. Which queen ruled during the great sea power period?

Queen Elizabeth I.

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  1. Who was the most famous playwright of that time?

William Shakespeare

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  1. What type of monarchy is the UK

A constitutional monarchy

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  1. Who is the head of state?

The king

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  1. Who has the real political power?

The prime minister

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  1. Who is the current Prime Minister?

Sir Keir Starmer

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  1. What are the 3 major political parties in the UK?

Labour Party, Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats.

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What is the name of the UK’s parliament

The parliament

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  1. What are the two houses of Parliament?

House of Commons and House of Lords.

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  1. How many countries does the UK consist of?

Four: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.

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  1. What is the population of the UK?

About 67 milion

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  1. What is the biggest city in the UK?

London

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  1. What is the capital of Scotland?

Edinburgh

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  1. What is the capital of Wales?

Cardiff

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  1. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

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  1. Which are the second and third biggest cities in England?

Birmingham and Manchester

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  1. What is the longest river in the UK?

The river Severn

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  1. Where does the River Severn rise?

In the Cambrian Mountains, Wales.

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What is the national flag of the UK called?

The Union Jack

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  1. What is the UK national anthem called?

God Save the King/Queen.

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  1. Is the UK a member of the Commonwealth?

Yes