ESL - The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a republic.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A Constitutional Monarchy is a form of government, in which a king or queen is the official head of state, although their powers are limited by a constitution and often lack much real power, as the legislative branch is the primary governing body.

The head of state in the United Kingdom is _____ _________ (name)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom.

She became Queen in February 1952. Since 9 September 2015, Elizabeth II has ruled longer than any other king or queen in the history of the United Kingdom.

How many different countries make the UK?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or simply the United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign country in Western Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Which of the countries below does NOT make part of the UK?

• Republic of Ireland

• Northern Ireland

• Wales

• Scotland

Answer explanation

Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] (listen)) is a European country on the island of Ireland. It is a member of the European Union. The country is sometimes called the Republic of Ireland in order to distinguish between the territory of the Irish state and island proper, but Ireland is its official name. It covers about five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The other sixth is called Northern Ireland, which is still part of the United Kingdom.

The arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from northern France.

• The North Sea

• The Strait of Dover

• The English Channel

• The Calais Channel

Answer explanation

The English Channel is a body of water that separates the island of Great Britain from the rest of Europe.

Part of the Atlantic Ocean, between Great Britain and northwest Europe.

• The Baltic Sea

• The North Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Norwegian Sea

Answer explanation

The North Sea is a sea that is part of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Europe. The North Sea is between Norway and Denmark in the east, Scotland and England in the west, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France in the south.

People from the United Kingdom are often referred to as ________

• English

• British

• Scottish

• Welsh

Answer explanation

A British person or object comes from the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland.

Which of these languages is not spoken in the UK?

• Scots

• British

• English

• Welsh

Answer explanation

English, in various dialects, is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom,but a number of regional languages are also spoken. There are 14 indigenous languages used across the British Isles: 5 Celtic, 3 Germanic, 3 Romance, and 3 sign languages: 2 Banzsl and 1 Francosign language. There are also many languages spoken by people who arrived more recently in the British Isles, mainly within inner city areas; these languages are mainly from continental Europe and South Asia.

What's the UK's national animal?

• Lion

• Bulldog

• Dragon

• Cat

Answer explanation

Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom.

What is England's national animal?

• Bulldog

• Labrador Retriever

• Persian cat

• Hawk

Answer explanation

The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog.