England
What is English sporting life famous for?
Football Premier League and cricket
What is the capital in Wales?
Cardiff
What is the capital in Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast.
Which nation is known for its kilts?
Scotland.
Mention the main television operator in England?
The BBC (British Broadcasting Company)
Which political party has dominated Welsh political life since the late 19th century?
The Labour Party
Which political institution was created in Scotland in 1997?
The Scottish Parliament.
What is the period of conflict between Protestants and Catholics called?
The Troubles.
Which nation is the largest part of the UK?
England.
What is the major religion in England?
Christianity
Which political establishment did the Welsh get in 1999?
Their own assembly with devolved political powers.
Which political party dominates in the Scottish Parliament?
The SNP (The Scottish National Party).
What are Northern Ireland's main exports?
Textiles and machinery.
Which of the four nations is the only one directly ruled by the British Parliament?
England
What is England’s most influential contribution to civilization?
The English language as an international language.
How many MPs does Wales have in Parliament?
40 out of a total of 646.
Which special referendum took place in Scotland in 2014?
A referendum for Scotland to become an independent country, not being part of the UK any longer.
What is the difference between unionists and nationalists in N.I.?
Unionists want N.I. to remain part of the UK, whereas nationalists want N.I. to become part of Ireland.
Who rules the UK, formally and in practice?
Formally, it is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, but in practice, it is the British Parliament.
Why is public discussion of English identity difficult?
English nationalist movements are often accused of racism.
Who is Carwyn Jones?
The former First Minister in Wales (today, the First Minister is Mark Drakeford).
What characterized Scotland in the 19th century?
It was an industrial powerhouse with mining, shipbuilding, heavy engineering and manufacturing.
When did the IRA formally annonce an end to its armed campaign?
In 2005.
Which nation is particularly pro-EU?
Scotland.