The British Isles: facts and figures

When did the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland join into a single country called 'Great Britain' (Acts of Union)?

• 1284

• 1603

• 1707

• 1801

Which one is the flag of Scotland?

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Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain.

• True

• False

Wales and Scotland are parts of Great Britain.

• True

• False

The UK has four constituent countries.

• True

• False

What is Wales' national flower?

• daffodil

• rose

• shamrock

• thistle

Which one is the odd one out?

• Dublin

• Belfast

• Cardiff

• Edinburgh

St David is the patron saint of which country?

• Wales

• Scotland

• England

• Northern Ireland

Which of the following cities is the capital of Scotland?

• Glasgow

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

Who is the head of state of the UK?

• the president

• the Taoiseach

• the sovereign

• the Prime Minister