UK and Ireland Quiz

What is the formal name of the United Kingdom?

• Great Britain

• British Isles

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

Which city is the capital of Scotland?

• London

• Cardiff

• Edinburgh

• Belfast

What is the highest peak in the United Kingdom?

• Mount Snowdon

• Ben Nevis

• Scafell Pike

• Slieve Donard

Which major river flows through London?

• Thames

• Tay

• Shannon

• Mississippi

When did the Republic of Ireland gain independence from the United Kingdom?

• 1922

• 1800

• 1949

• 1998

What is the nickname of Ireland, referencing its lush green landscapes?

• The Celtic Cross

• The Emerald Isle

• The Green Shore

• The Shamrock Island

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Which agreement significantly improved relations between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Anglo-Irish Treaty

• The Good Friday Agreement

• The Stormont House Agreement

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Who drafted the Declaration of Independence of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

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Which of the following is NOT a language commonly spoken in the United States?

• Spanish

• Chinese

• German

• Gaelic

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What emblem is associated with the Republic of Ireland?

• The Lion

• The Harp

• The Red Hand

• The Dragon