WorksheetsComparing the UK and Russia: Geography Quiz
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which country is much bigger, Russia or the UK?
Russia
The UK
Both are the same size
Neither
If you look at a map of Europe and Asia, which country covers more land?
The UK
Russia
Both are equal
France
Why might it be easier to travel across the UK than across Russia?
The UK is much bigger than Russia.
Russia is much bigger than the UK.
The UK is much smaller than Russia.
Russia is much smaller than the UK.
Which continent is the UK in?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Australia
Which continents is Russia in?
Only Europe
Only Asia
Europe and Asia
Africa and Asia
Why is Russia in both Europe and Asia?
Because it is a small country
Because it is a big country
Because it is an island
Because it is in Africa
What is the population of Russia?
144.3 million
100 million
200 million
50 million
Which ethnic group makes up the largest percentage of Russia's population?
Tatars
Ukrainians
Ethnic Russians
Chechens
What language do the Tatar people speak?
Russian
Turkic
Ukrainian
Bashkir
Where do the Tatar people mainly live in Russia?
In the Ural mountains and along the Volga river
In Moscow
In Siberia
In St. Petersburg
How many Tatars are thought to live in Russia?
1 million
2 million
6 million
10 million
Which of the following is NOT one of the main ethnic groups listed in Russia?
Bashkir
Chuvash
Chechens
French
If you met someone who is Tatar, which century do their people date back to?
Fifth century
Twentieth century
First century
Fifteenth century
Which ethnic group is shown in the picture?
Tatars
Ukrainians
Chuvash
Chechens
Who was king of the UK from 1910 until 1936?
George V
Nicholas II
George VI
Queen Elizabeth II
What happened after King George VI died?
Nicholas II became king
Queen Elizabeth II became queen
George V became king again
Russia got a new king
What was the title for the king in Russia?
President
Tsar
Emperor
Duke
Why did the royal family in Russia end in 1918?
They moved to the UK
The people of Russia decided they didn’t want a king anymore
Nicholas II became king of the UK
The family left Russia for vacation
How were George V and Nicholas II related?
Brothers
Cousins
Father and son
Not related
Queen Elizabeth II has been queen of the UK for how long?
Over sixty years
Ten years
Twenty years
Five years
Imagine you are living in Russia in 1918. What might you feel if you heard that the royal family was no longer in power? Explain your answer.
I might feel surprised because it was a big change for the country.
I might feel happy because I wanted a new leader.
I might feel sad because the royal family was gone.
Any of the above, depending on my feelings.
What is true about the time in different parts of the UK?
Each part of the UK has a different time.
Each part of the UK has the same time.
Only London and Belfast have the same time.
Only Aberdeen and Swansea have the same time.
How many different time zones does Russia have?
5
8
10
12
If it is 10 o’clock in Belfast, what time is it in Plymouth?
9 o’clock
10 o’clock
11 o’clock
12 o’clock
Why does Russia have so many time zones?
Because it is a small country
Because it is so big
Because it is close to the UK
Because it is an island
If a place is 7 hours ahead of the UK, what does this mean?
It is 7 hours earlier than the UK
It is the same time as the UK
It is 7 hours later than the UK
It is 10 hours later than the UK
What is the capital city of Russia?
Moscow
London
Paris
Berlin
What is the official language of the UK?
English
Russian
French
Spanish
Which currency is used in the UK?
Pound
Ruble
Dollar
Euro
How many people live in Russia?
Over 144 million
Nearly 66 million
Over 200 million
About 10 million
Which of these languages is also important in the UK besides English?
Welsh
Russian
German
Italian
Over how many languages are spoken by people who live in the UK?
Over three hundred
Over one hundred
Over fifty
Over ten
What is the name of the money used in Russia?
Ruble
Pound
Dollar
Yen
Which country has a population of nearly 66 million?
The UK
Russia
France
China
Look at the flag shown for Russia. What are the colors of the Russian flag?
White, blue, and red
Red, white, and blue
Blue, red, and white
Green, white, and red
Which country’s flag is shown with a red, white, and blue cross?
The UK
Russia
France
Italy
What is the capital city of Russia?
Moscow
London
Paris
Berlin
Which country has warm summers and extremely cold winters?
Russia
The UK
France
Italy
When is the temperature below zero in Russia?
Between November and March
Between April and June
Between July and September
Between May and August
Which part of Russia is the driest?
South and Southeast
West
North
East
What is the capital city of the UK?
London
Moscow
Rome
Madrid
How are the winters in the UK described?
Mild
Extremely cold
Very hot
Rainy
Which part of the UK is wetter?
West
East
South
North
Why can you see many types of weather in Russia?
Because it is so big
Because it is near the sea
Because it is always sunny
Because it is always rainy
Which part of the UK is warmer?
South
North
East
West
If you wanted to visit a place with mild winters, which capital city would you choose?
London
Moscow
Paris
Berlin
What is the highest mountain in Russia?
Mount Elbrus
Mount Everest
Ben Nevis
Mount Fuji
What are groups of mountains called?
Mountain ranges
Valleys
Rivers
Forests
How high is Mount Elbrus in Russia?
5,633 metres
1,345 metres
2,000 metres
10,000 metres
Which country does not have many mountains?
The UK
Russia
China
India
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis
Mount Elbrus
Mount Everest
Mount Fuji
How high is Ben Nevis in Scotland?
1,345 metres
5,633 metres
2,500 metres
3,000 metres
If 3,500 grown-ups stood on top of each other, which mountain would they be as tall as?
Mount Elbrus
Ben Nevis
Mount Everest
Mount Fuji
If 840 grown-ups stood on top of each other, which mountain would they be as tall as?
Ben Nevis
Mount Elbrus
Mount Everest
Mount Fuji
Why do you think Mount Elbrus is described as being as tall as 3,500 grown-ups standing on top of each other?
To help us imagine how tall it is
Because it is made of people
Because it is in the UK
Because it is not very tall
Which country has the higher mountain, Russia or the UK?
Russia
The UK
Both are the same
Neither has mountains
Which country is shown in green on the map?
Russia
China
India
Brazil
What is Russia joined to?
Many other countries
Only one country
Only the ocean
Only islands
Some parts of Russia are surrounded by what?
Deserts
Different seas
Mountains
Forests
Look at the map. Why do you think Russia has many different seas around it?
Because Russia is a very large country
Because Russia is an island
Because Russia is only landlocked
Because Russia is in the middle of Africa
Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
England, Scotland, France, and Wales
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and France
England, Wales, Republic of Ireland, and Scotland
What country is joined to Northern Ireland?
Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Wales
France
What surrounds the United Kingdom?
Different seas
Mountains
Deserts
Forests
If you travel from England to Scotland, are you still in the United Kingdom?
Yes
No
Only if you cross the sea
Only on weekends
Why might the UK have different types of weather in different places?
Because it is surrounded by different seas
Because it is all one big city
Because it is joined to France
Because it has only one country
What is the official language of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
French
Spanish
English
German
Which of the following is a famous landmark in the United Kingdom?
Eiffel Tower
Houses of Parliament
Statue of Liberty
Colosseum
Which religion is NOT listed as a major religion in the United Kingdom?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Shinto
The population of the United Kingdom is closest to which number?
10 million
64.1 million
100 million
200 million
If you were visiting Stonehenge, which country would you be in?
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Germany
Why might the United Kingdom be considered a diverse country in terms of religion?
It only has one religion.
It has several major religions including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism.
It does not allow any religions.
Everyone in the country follows the same religion.
Which famous sight is located in Moscow, Russia?
St. Basil’s Cathedral
Lake Baikal
The Winter Palace
Eiffel Tower
What is the name of the famous lake in Russia shown in the learning material?
Lake Baikal
Lake Victoria
Lake Superior
Lake Tahoe
Where is the Winter Palace located?
St Petersburg, Russia
Moscow, Russia
Paris, France
London, England
If you wanted to visit all three famous sights mentioned, which country would you travel to?
Russia
China
United States
India
Why might someone want to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lake Baikal, and the Winter Palace?
They are famous sights in Russia
They are amusement parks
They are shopping malls
They are sports stadiums
Which of these is a famous cathedral in London, UK?
St Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
The White Cliffs of Dover
Eiffel Tower
Where is Buckingham Palace located?
Paris, France
London, UK
Rome, Italy
Edinburgh, UK
Which famous sight in the UK is known for its white chalk cliffs by the sea?
St Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
The White Cliffs of Dover
Big Ben
If you wanted to visit a royal palace in London, which place would you go to?
St Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
The White Cliffs of Dover
Stonehenge
Which of these sights is NOT in London, UK?
St Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
The White Cliffs of Dover
Big Ben
