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Amazing Great Britain. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz

The online quiz series «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the «Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series» series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes «Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region» is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Great Britain. Kaleidoscope of questions. General information

Great Britain General 1

The British Empire, once controlling most of the planet, has now been reduced in practice to the British Isles alone. However, there are still countries where Queen Elizabeth II is recognized as the head of state. Some Commonwealth members — Australia, New Zealand, and Canada — maintain strong ties with Britain. Discussions about abandoning the monarchy are taking place in Jamaica and Barbados. The following is not part of the Commonwealth of Nations…

1. Antigua and Barbuda 2. Saint Kitts and Nevis 3. Solomon Islands 4. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 5. Belize 6. Formentera 7. Grenada

Great Britain General 2

What would the flag of the United Kingdom, the «Union Jack,» look like if Scotland voted for independence? The flag of the United Kingdom symbolizes the union under imperial rule of different regions. Thus, the straight wide cross (the so-called «St. George’s Cross») is the symbol of England, whose patron saint is St. George. The white diagonal cross («St. Andrew’s Cross») is the symbol of Scotland. Over the white diagonal cross was placed the symbol of Ireland — the red diagonal cross («St. Patrick’s Cross,» the patron saint of Ireland). If the flag of the United Kingdom changes, then all of the countries listed below would also have to change their flag, except …?

1. Australia 2. New Zealand 3. Tuvalu 4. Fiji 5. Bermuda 6. Canada 7. Cook Islands

Great Britain General 3

Why do some coats of arms change while others remain unchanged? The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom appears in two versions, one of which is used only in Scotland. The figures of the supporters of the shield have changed over the centuries. At different times the shield was supported by falcons, a white swan, the boar of King Richard III (1452–1485), the red Welsh dragon indicating the Celtic origin of the Tudor dynasty, and a silver hound of the County of Richmond. Since 1603, the shield has been supported by the crowned British lion and…

1. horse 2. dog 3. unicorn 4. panther 5. basilisk 6. chupacabra

Great Britain General 4