WorksheetsChapter 5 "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and N. Ireland"
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which country is NOT a country of the The United Kingdom?
England
Scotland
Wales
Sweden
What type of land form is the United Kingdom?
island
peninsula
desert
plains
Which BEST describes the climate of the UK?
wet and cold
dry and hot
mild and wet
mild and dry
What is the main reason people settle in urban areas?
climate
jobs
education
What did the UK's natural resources of coal, petroleum, and iron help "fuel"?
tourism
more cities
The Industrial Revolution
What was the environmental problem in London in 1952?
The Great Fire
The Great Smog
The Great Flood
The British Empire colonized enormous territories in
North America
Australia
India
Africa
Asia
Russia
By 1920, the British Empire had colonies
only in Africa.
only in America.
in Africa and America.
all over the globe.
After World War II, British colonies wanted
more help from the British.
independence.
The UK was part of the European Union until the citizens voted for _____ in 2016.
Brexit
EuroExit
Which one is NOT part of the UK's government?
monarch and prime minister
parliament and court systems
president and court systems
House of Commons and House of Lords
True or False?
The House of Commons has elected members who serve five year terms.
true
false
True or False?
The House of Commons has less power than the House of Lords.
true
false
True or False?
This House of Lords also has elected members.
true
false
The UK has a constitutional monarchy who is the head of
state.
government.
The UK has a prime minister who is head of
state
government
True or False?
The economy of the UK offers its citizens freedom to produce, consume, and become entrepreneurs.
true
false
Which is the smallest economic part of the UK?
banking
service jobs
insurance
farming
True or False?
The standard of living for citizens of the UK is low.
true
false
What is the currency of the UK?
The English Dollar
The British Dollar
The British Pound
The UK Pound
Did the UK keep its own currency when it joined the European Union?
yes
no
What BEST describes the relationship between the UK and the United States?
Close allies and trading partners.
Distant but trading partners.
Close allies but week trading partners.
