Quiz on Scotland and the United Kingdom

When did Scotland sign a treaty with England to become part of the United Kingdom?

• 1707

• 1801

• 1603

• 1905

What did the treaty between Scotland and England merge?

• Political systems and economies

• Languages and cultures

• Religions and traditions

• Education systems and laws

What was the intended purpose of 'Britishness' according to the text?

• To unify the languages of the UK

• To present a united front to the outside world

• To create a single national identity

• To establish a common religion

What was a consequence of the UK Government taking more responsibility for people's lives after the 1707 Treaty?

• Scottish people felt more empowered.

• Scottish people felt they were losing control over their nation.

• Scottish people gained more independence.

• Scottish people had no change in their feelings.

Why did the increasing democratization of the UK not help Scotland?

• Scotland had a larger population than England.

• The UK Government favored Scotland over England.

• England's larger population meant the UK Government prioritized England's needs.

• Scotland was given more power than England.

What was one of the reasons for Scotland's weakened commitment to The Union in the late 20th century?

• The discovery of oil in Scottish waters

• The rise of the British Empire

• The increase in Scottish population

• The decline of the European Union

What was the 'democratic deficit' mentioned in the text?

• The lack of Scottish representation in the EU

• The Scottish and English populations voting for different political parties

• The decline of the British Empire

• The discovery of oil in Scottish waters

What significant event occurred in 1997 in response to Scottish nationalism?

• A referendum on Scottish devolution

• The discovery of oil in Scottish waters

• Scotland joining the EU

• The end of the British Empire

What responsibilities does the Scottish Parliament have according to the text?

• Devolved matters like NHS Scotland and education

• Reserved matters like defence and managing the economy

• Foreign policy and international trade

• Monetary policy and banking

What was the outcome of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?

• Scotland voted to leave the UK.

• Scotland voted to remain in the UK.

• Scotland became independent.

• Scotland joined the EU.