British Isles Location Knowledge

What is the full name of the United Kingdom?

• The British Isles

• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• Great Britain and Ireland

• England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

What is the imaginary line that divides the world into two equal parts and is used to work out time zones, it goes through Grenwich in London?

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

Which city has the biggest population in the United Kingdom?

• Manchester

• Glasgow

• London

• Birmingham

Which river is known for flowing through London?

• Severn

• Mersey

• Thames

• Clyde

Which upland area is in Scotland?

• Snowdonia

• Grampians

• Lake District

• Pennines

What is the capital city of Scotland?

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

• Dublin

• Cardiff

Which country is not part of the United Kingdom?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Ireland

• England

Match the cities to the correct letter

• D

• Cardiff

• E

• London

• A

• Dublin

• C

• Belfast

• B

• Edinburgh

Match the following cities

• z

• Bristol

• y

• Manchester

• x

• Glasgow

What island is circled on the map?

• Isle of Wight

• Anglesey

• Isle of Man

• Jersey