WorksheetsQuick facts about the British Isles
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which is the biggest island of the British Isles?
Great Britain
Ireland
Name the 3 countries that form Great Britain and their capital cities
England (London) - Wales (Cardiff) - Scotland (Edinburgh)
England (London) - Wales (Cardiff)
Name the 2 countries that are on the island of Ireland and their capital cities
Northern Ireland (Belfast) - The Republic of Ireland (Dublin)
Northern Ireland (Dublin) - The Republic of Ireland (Belfast)
Does the Republic of Ireland belong to the UK?
Yes, it does
No, it doesn’t
What is the official name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Name the 4 countries composing the UK
England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Who is the United Kingdom ruled by?
Her Majesty the Queen
His Majesty the King
What currency is used in the UK?
The pound
The euro
Can you pay in pounds in the Republic of Ireland?
Yes
No, you pay in euros.
Which is the highest mountain in the UK?
Scafell Pike (in England)
Ben Navis (in Scotland)
Which is the longest river in the UK? Where is it situated?
The River Severn (It flows through England and Wales)
The River Thames
Which is the largest lake in the UK? Where is it situated?
Lough Neagh (Northern Ireland)
Lough Neagh (Scotland)
Which important English city does the River Thames flow through?
It flows through London
It flows through Manchester
Which is the highest mountain in the Republic of Ireland?
Carrauntoohil
Ben Nevis
Which is the longest river in the British Isles? Where is it situated?
The River Shannon (in the Republic of Ireland)
The River Shannon (in Northern Ireland)
