12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main countries that make up the United Kingdom?
Ireland
What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
The Union Jack
Which of the following is a typical ingredient in a full English breakfast?
Bacon
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the attractions in England?
The London Eye
What is the typical fish used in the traditional British dish 'fish and chips'?
Cod
What is the current reigning monarch of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
What is the purpose of the Heel Stone at Stonehenge?
It marks the direction of the midwinter sunset
What is the origin of the nickname 'Big Ben'?
It refers to the large bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for London Bridge's popularity?
Its vibrant nightlife
What color in the Irish flag represents Irish Protestants?
Orange
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an Irish custom?
Having a traditional Irish wake before the funeral
What is the name of the current President of Ireland?
Micheal D. Higgins
Study Notes
Stonehenge
- Located on Salisbury Plain, 8 miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- A prehistoric stone circle monument, cemetery, and archaeological site
- Entrance points towards the sunrise and midwinter sunset
London
- Big Ben: nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster
- Cast on April 10, 1858, started working on May 31, 1859, and chimed the hour on July 11, 1859
- London Bridge: a popular area with historic sites, modern landmarks, and great food and drink
Wales
- Cardiff Castle: a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion in the city center of Cardiff
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park: a national park established in 1952 along the Pembrokeshire coast in west Wales
Northern Ireland
- Tollymore Forest Park: a forest park with adventures and novelties, established on June 2, 1955
- Titanic Belfast: a world-leading tourist attraction in Belfast, featuring the story of the Titanic
Scotland
- Old Town: a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys in the city center
- Loch Ness: a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 37 kilometers southwest of Inverness
Ireland
- Capital: Dublin
- Religion: Christianity
- President: Michael D. Higgins, head of state and Supreme Commander of the Irish Defense Forces
- National Flag: a vertical tricolor of green, white, and orange
- Customs:
- Sharing memories and stories of the deceased at funerals
- Eating salt with oatmeal on wedding days to ward off evil spirits
- Getting married during harvest time is a good omen for newlyweds
British Isles
- An archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of continental Europe
- Consists of Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man, and over 6,000 small islands
- The four main countries are:
- Northern Ireland (capital: Belfast)
- England (capital: London)
- Scotland (capital: Edinburgh)
- Wales (capital: Cardiff)
United Kingdom
- Constitutional monarchy: Charles Philip Arthur George
- National flag: the Union Jack or Union Flag
- Gastronomy:
- Full English Breakfast: typically includes bacon, sausages, eggs, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes, and tea or coffee
- Fish and Chips: fish dipped in batter, deep-fried, and served with chips (thicker than French fries) sprinkled with salt and malt vinegar
Attractions
- Buckingham Palace: recognized around the world as the home of The Queen, with the Changing the Guard ceremony
- Buckingham Palace was originally built as a large townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703
Explore the geography, countries, capital cities, religion, and monarchy of the British Isles and the United Kingdom. Learn about the constitutional monarchy and the national flag of the United Kingdom.
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