Chapter 1: Country & people

What is the common internet domain address for Britain?

• .br
• .gb
• .uk

Which of these is NOT an acceptable short name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

• England
• Great Britain
• the United Kingdom

Which city is NOT in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

• Belfast
• Cardiff
• Dublin

Which is the smallest of the four nations?

• Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales

Which of the following figures is NOT associated with Britain?

• Britannia
• John Bull
• Uncle Sam

Which of the four nations's flags is NOT incorporated in the flag of the UK?

• Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales

By what name is the UK flag often known?

• The Britannia
• Old Glory
• The Union Jack

What proportion of the population of Britain lives in England?

• more than 80%
• about 60%
• less than 40%

What proportion of the population of Britain answered "white British" to the ethnic group question in the 2001 census?

• more than 80%
• about 60%
• less than 40%

What is the largest minority ethnic grouping in Britain?

• African
• Caribbean
• South Asian