general knowledge

Name the countries that compose Great Britain

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

• Ireland

• Wales

• England

Answer explanation

Name the countries or regions that compose the United Kingdom

• Ireland/ Wales/ Scotland/ England

• Scotland/ Wales/England

• Northern Ireland / Scotland / England / Ireland

• Northern Ireland / Wales / Scotland / England

Answer explanation

Great Britain is a geographic term. It is not a country; it's a landmass. It is known as 'Great' because it is the largest island in the British Isles.

The United Kingdom, on the other hand, is a sovereign state that includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is purely a political term.

The Union Jack is the name of

• The American flag

• the Australian flag

• The Canadian flag

• the British flag

Which countries do the 3 crosses St George, St Andrews, St Patrick on the British flag reprensent? Give the correct order

• Wales/ England/ Ireland

• England / Ireland / Wales

• Scotland / England / Ireland

• England / Wales /sccotland

Answer explanation

St George cross is for England

St Andrews is for Scotland

St Patrick is for Ireland

Nothing for Wales which is usually represented with a red dragon

Who is the current British PM

• Lizz Truss

• Lizzy Trus

• Lizz Trussy

• Elisa Trust

Answer explanation

As Boris Johnson resigned in July 2022, he was replaced by Lizz Truss (from the same conservative party).

She was elected by the members of the conservative party.

But she has just resigned after only 44 days. So a new leader will be elected within a week.

Where does the British Prime Minister live? _ downing Street

What is the name of the official residence of the Royal family in GB?

St Patrick's day is a Scotish celebration

• yes = true

• no =false

What is the name of the river that runs through London?

• The Tamise

• The Tames

• The Thames

• The Thamse

How many states are there in the USA?

• 52

• 48

• 50

• 40

Answer explanation

The US has a total of 50 states as well as a federal district, minor islands, and five main territories. Of these 50 states, 48 of them are contiguous, that is, they are connected directly.

The District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state. Many lists include DC and Puerto Rico, which makes for 52 "states and other jurisdictions"