Understanding the UK, Great Britain, and Ireland

The video explains the differences between England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom. England is a separate country, while Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales. The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The video also covers the historical formation of the UK, the capitals of its countries, and the geographical layout of the British Isles.

Which of the following is a separate country?

• Great Britain

• United Kingdom

• England

• British Isles

What countries make up Great Britain?

• England, Ireland, and Wales

• England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

• England, Scotland, and Wales

• Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Which country is not part of the United Kingdom?

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• Republic of Ireland

• Scotland

What is the full name of the United Kingdom?

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

• United Kingdom of England and Northern Ireland

• United Kingdom of Great Britain

When were England and Wales combined?

• 1922

• 1801

• 1542

• 1707

Which year did the major portion of Ireland separate from the United Kingdom?

• 1542

• 1707

• 1801

• 1922

What is the capital of Scotland?

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• London

Which two major islands make up the British Isles?

• Ireland and Great Britain

• Ireland and England

• Wales and Northern Ireland

• Great Britain and Scotland

What countries are located on the island of Ireland?

• Scotland and Wales

• Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

• Republic of Ireland and Wales

• England and Northern Ireland

What forms the United Kingdom when combined with Northern Ireland?

• Scotland

• British Isles

• Republic of Ireland

• Great Britain