Polish Migration to the UK Quiz

What event in 2004 allowed Polish citizens to migrate freely to the UK?

• The UK introduced a visa-free travel scheme

• Poland signed a trade agreement with the UK

• The UK removed all immigration restrictions

• Poland joined the European Union

Which other countries joined the EU alongside Poland in 2004?

• Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania

• Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia

• Norway, Switzerland, Iceland

• Spain, Portugal, Italy

What term is used to describe the group of eight Eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004?

• Schengen nations

• Eurozone states

• A8 countries

• EFTA members

Roughly how many Polish people moved to the UK between 2004 and 2016?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 2 million

• 1 million

Which UK city had one of the highest concentrations of Polish migrants?

• Belfast

• Bristol

• London

• Edinburgh

What type of jobs did many Polish migrants take up in the UK?

• Finance and banking

• Legal and political sectors

• Construction, agriculture, and hospitality

• Teaching and academia

What was a major push factor for Polish migration to the UK?

• Strict border controls in Poland

• Political instability in Poland

• A decline in Poland’s population

• High unemployment and low wages in Poland

Which of the following was NOT a pull factor attracting Polish migrants to the UK?

• Higher wages

• Demand for skilled and unskilled workers

• Established Polish communities in the UK

• Free healthcare in Poland

What impact did Polish migration have on the UK economy?

• Decreased competition for jobs

• Increased the working-age population and filled labour shortages

• Reduced demand for housing

• Led to a decline in tax revenue

Which of these was a positive social impact of Polish migration in the UK?

• Increase in homelessness

• Reduction in trade with Poland

• Decrease in public services quality

• Growth of Polish food shops and cultural events