England

What are the four countries that make up the UK?

• England, Scotland, Wales, Australia

• Ireland, France, Germany, Spain

• England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland

Why might it offend someone from Scotland to be called English?

• It suggests that Scottish culture is inferior to English culture.

• It shows a lack of knowledge about British geography.

• It disregards their distinct Scottish identity and heritage.

• It implies that Scotland is not part of the UK.

Since when has England not stood alone as a political entity?

• 1707

• 1603

• 1801

• 1550

What is the distance between England and France across the English Channel?

• Thirty miles (fourty-eight kilometers)

• Twenty-one miles (thirty-four kilometers)

• Fifteen miles (twenty-four kilometers)

• Ten miles (sixteen kilometers)

What is the role of local bodies in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?

• Local bodies are responsible for national defense in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

• Local bodies oversee international trade agreements in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

• Local bodies manage the education system exclusively for private institutions in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

• Local bodies manage local services and governance in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

What separates England and France?

• The North Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The English Channel

• The Atlantic Ocean

What historical event is associated with the use of French in England?

• The establishment of the Church of England in 1534

• The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215

• The Norman Conquest of 1066

• The English Civil War in the 17th century

What is the relationship between England and the other countries in the UK?

• England is a separate nation from the UK.

• England is the largest country in the UK.

• England is one of the four countries in the UK, which includes Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

• England has no relationship with Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Why is it important to understand the differences between England, Great Britain, and the UK?

• To accurately identify and communicate about the political and geographical entities involved.

• To learn about the cultural differences in cuisine.

• To understand the history of the British monarchy.

• To promote tourism in the regions.

Why did England play a significant role in the Scientific Revolution?

• Scientists who made a significant global effect were born in England.

• England has one of the largest and most dynamic economies in the world.

• It has a hybrid market economy.

• Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking lived, worked and made a significant global effect there.