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Choose the correct answer for each question.
Read each question carefully, as as wrong answer will lose you marks!
1
Which of these countries is not part of the United Kingdom?
England
France
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
2
Why did England fear her surrounding countries?
English traditionally don't like foreigners
England was always on the guard from foreign invasion. If one of the nearby countries attacked, England could be taken by surprise.
The countries could be used as a base for attack, and they could gang up with England's enemies.
3
When did Wales become part of England?
1500
1509
1522
1536
4
Who was the King of England when the first Act of Union was passed?
Henry V
Henry VII
Henry VIII
5
What did King James VI of Scotland become in 1603?
Tired and extremely ill
A source of hatred amongst both the French and the English
King of England
6
Why were Scotland and England joined in the 1707 Act of Union
There were fears over Scotland and France uniting in an attempt to replace the new King George
Both countries desperately wanted to be together
It was following a European Union directive - both countries were forced to become unified or face an unpleasant tax burden
7
When was the flag of St. Patrick added to the Union Flag?
1758
1793
1801
1819
8
How is Scotland represented on the Union flag?
The red cross in the middle
The white bars across the flag
The diagonal white lines and the background
9
How is Wales represented on the Union Flag?
The dark background
By the English flag
The red diagonal lines
10
How is Northern Ireland represented on the Union Flag?
By the dark background
By the diagonal red lines
By the diagonal white lines
11
How is England represented on the Union Flag?
By the red vertical and horizontal lines, together with the white lines
By the diagonal red lines
By the royal blue background, together with the white diagonal lines
12
What does the 'Jack' of the Union Jack mean?
It is the first name of the designer and inventor of the 1707 flag
It refers to a flag on a small mast at the front of a ship
It is a nickname given to something extremely popular and patriotic
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