United Kingdom Quiz

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

• England, Wales, Scotland

• England, Ireland, Scotland

• England, Wales, Ireland

• England, Scotland, France

What type of terrain was shaped in the last Ice Age in the United Kingdom?

• Mountain ridges and deep valleys

• Deserts

• Swamps

• Plains

What percentage of the United Kingdom is covered in forest today?

• 50%

• 25%

• 5%

• 10%

Which famous author is from the United Kingdom?

• J.R.R. Tolkien

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• George R.R. Martin

What is the national capital of the United Kingdom?

• Dublin

• Edinburgh

• London

• Cardiff

Which sports were invented in the United Kingdom?

• Golf, Volleyball

• Cricket, Tennis

• Soccer, Rugby

• Baseball, Basketball

What is the national currency of the United Kingdom?

• Yen

• Dollar

• Pound sterling

• Euro

Which group of people arrived in the United Kingdom about 10,000 years ago?

• Romans

• Celts

• Vikings

• Picts

Who ruled England from the 900s to the 1400s?

• Celts

• Anglo-Saxons

• Normans

• Vikings

What caused the United Kingdom to no longer afford to keep its empire after the early 20th century?

• World War I and World War II

• Political unrest

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters