Regional Studies - Exam (Group 4) - Fall 2022

The Strait of Dover is also known as...

• the English Channel

• the Bristol Channel

• La Manche

• Pas de Calais

Where are the highest Welsh mountains situated?

• In Ulster

• In Grampian

• In Snowdonia

• In Cornwall

Which part of the UK is represented by the unicorn on its royal coat of arms?

• England

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• Scotland

The ancient druids of Wales cherished ... .

• sevel-leaved bluebells

• roses

• four-leaved shamrocks

• red daffodils

Where are many renowned poets (including Chaucer) buried?

• in the Westminster Abbey

• in the St. Paul's Cathedral

• in the Westminster Palace

• in the Kensington Palace

What can be seen on the coat of arms of the City of Edinburgh?

• a piece of tartan cloth

• a unicorn

• a bagpipe

• a castle

Who occupy the front benches in the Chamber of the House of Commons?

• The ruling party

• The Cabinet ministers and the Shadow Cabinet

• The press

• The Cabinet ministers

The pause in the work of the Parliament between the session is called ...

• dissolving

• prorogation

• dissolution

• rejuvenation

The common programme of study in England and Wales in called ... .

• the Curriculum for Excellence

• the National Curriculum

• the Core Curriculum

• the Core Subjects

The University of London is ... .

• a red brick university

• a plate glass university

• an ancient university

• No correct answer