British Culture

What makes up the United Kingdom?

• Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

• Wales, England and Scotland

• Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Canada, Australia and England

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom of Great Britain was formed in 1707 and in 1801 Ireland joined Great Britain. In 1922 the south of Ireland withdrew from this union and became a sovereign republic, whilst Northern Ireland remained part of The United Kingdom.

On Bonfire night on 5 November, British celebrate...

Answer explanation

Many British people light bonfires and set off fireworks on 5 November to celebrate the failure of a Catholic plot led by Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and houses of parliament in 1605.

What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

Which of the following nationalities has the largest number of UK residents?

• Polish

• Indian

• Irish

• Spanish

Answer explanation

According to the 2015 United Nations Estimate there were 776,603 Indians living in the UK compared to 703,050 Polish and 503,288 Irish.

After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?

• Punjabi

• Polish

• French

• Portuguese

Answer explanation

Polish was found to be spoken by 546,000 residents of England and Wales in the 2011 Census.

What is the most prominent religion in the UK?

• Anglicanism (Church of England)

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Answer explanation

20% of the population affiliate themselves with the church of England but 50% of the British population do not regard themselves as being part of any religion (British Social Attitudes survey, 2017).

What is the King’s first name?

• William

• Charles

• George

• Andrew

What are the soldiers who stand outside Buckingham Palace called?

• Secret Service

• Beefeaters

• Soldiers of Her Majesty

• The Queen's Guard

Which instrument is traditional in Scotland?

• Accordion

• Trumpet

• Bagpipes

• Flute