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British Culture

Authored by Mario Portillo

English

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What makes up the United Kingdom?

Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Wales, England and Scotland

Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Canada, Australia and England

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed in 1707 and in 1801 Ireland joined Great Britain. In 1922 the south of Ireland withdrew from this union and became a sovereign republic, whilst Northern Ireland remained part of The United Kingdom.

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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On Bonfire night on 5 November, British celebrate...

Answer explanation

Many British people light bonfires and set off fireworks on 5 November to celebrate the failure of a Catholic plot led by Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and houses of parliament in 1605.

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following nationalities has the largest number of UK residents?

Polish

Indian

Irish

Spanish

Answer explanation

According to the 2015 United Nations Estimate there were 776,603 Indians living in the UK compared to 703,050 Polish and 503,288 Irish.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?

Punjabi

Polish

French

Portuguese

Answer explanation

Polish was found to be spoken by 546,000 residents of England and Wales in the 2011 Census.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the most prominent religion in the UK?

Anglicanism (Church of England)

Catholicism

Islam

Buddhism

Answer explanation

20% of the population affiliate themselves with the church of England but 50% of the British population do not regard themselves as being part of any religion (British Social Attitudes survey, 2017).

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