Introduction Flashcards
What the adjective “British” refer to?
The United Kingdom / People who live in United Kingdom
Is England the same thing as the United Kingdom ?
No
What is the “four nations state”?
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is composed of…
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
What is the official UK name ?
The United State of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What is a state?
an organised political community under one government
What is a “an organised political community under one government” ?
a state
The British Isles and Great Britain are…
geographical terms
What is the biggest island?
Great Britain
Great Britain is composed of…
England, Scotland and Wales
Ireland is composed of…
Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland
What is the second biggest island?
Ireland
Is The Republic of Ireland part of The United Kingdom?
No
Each nation is…
different
Which nation is the more powerful?
England
Who is the Prime Minister ?
Boris Johnson
Who is the First Minister of Scotland?
Nicola Sturgeon
Which country have a First Minister ?
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Is Britain the same thing as The United Kingdom ?
Yes
Is Britain the same thing as Great Britain ?
No
Is Britain the same thing as England ?
No
Pound
The UK / Northern Ireland
Euros
The Republic of Ireland