UK Culture and History Questions

Britain’s strength throughout history has been its ability to __________ while preserving traditions.

• Resist change

• Adapt to new circumstances

• Avoid contact

• Copy others

The expression “muddle through” best shows which British quality?

• Laziness

• Practical adaptability

• Overconfidence

• Indecision

Which statement best defines “Great Britain”?

• A. A political union including Ireland

• B. The island containing England, Scotland, and Wales

• C. The whole British Isles

• D. England only

“British Isles” differs from “United Kingdom” because it is a __________ term.

• Political

• Religious

• Geographical

• Historical

The unpredictable British weather encourages people to talk about it as a form of __________.

Which of the following is NOT part of Great Britain?

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

The British landscape is best described as:

• Extreme and wild

• Moderately varied

• Tropical

• Desert-like

The term “British” can refer to:

• Anyone living in Ireland

• Citizens of the United Kingdom

• English-speaking foreigners

• Colonial subjects

The British class system historically depends on:

• A. Education and speech

• B. Money only

• C. Gender

• D. Religion

A key feature of British geography is that it is a(n) __________ nation.

• island

• mountainous

• desert

• peninsula