The UK in the Wider World Quiz

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At its peak, how much of the Earth’s land area was colonised by the British Empire?

1/3

1/2

1/4

3/4

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What happened to many former colonial countries in the twentieth century?

They gained independence

They gained financial compensation

They became colonised by other European countries.

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Today, the UK continues to have political, economic and cultural influences within which organisations? (you may select more than one)

Please select 3 correct answers

NATO

EAEG

UN Security Council

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True or false? The UK is highly regarded for its fairness and tolerance, its highly developed legal system, its strong democratic principles and its rich cultural heritage.

False

True

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Which of the following is not an example of the UK’s trade links with the wider world?

The UK trades with many countries by sea, air and rail.

Submarine cables are responsible for transferring 99% of all internet traffic.

The internet is increasingly important in the financial and creative sectors.

The EU is the UK’s main trading partner.

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Which of the following is not an example of the UK’s cultural links with the wider world?

TV is one of the UK’s major creative industries.

Migrants to the UK have introduced their own cultural characteristics.

Fashion, music and films are important exports.

The Channel Tunnel provides a link to mainland Europe.

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Which of the following is not an example of the UK’s transport links with the wider world?

Ferries and cruise ships transport people and goods around the world.

Migrants to the UK have introduced their own culture.

The Channel Tunnel provides links with Europe.

Major ports and airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick resulted from the UK’s long trading heritage.

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Which of the following is not an example of the UK’s electronic communication links with the wider world?

The UK is an important hub for the global network of cables linking Europe with the USA.

The Arctic Fibre project, involves 15,000 kilometres of cables linking London and Tokyo.

The UK trades with many countries by sea, air and road.

The internet is an increasingly important aspect of global communications.

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When did the UK join the EU?

1976

1979

1973

1970

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Which of the following is not an effect membership of the EU has had on the UK?

Cultural links with the Commonwealth has encouraged trade and business links.

European funds such as the European Structural Fund support regional development in the UK.

Goods, services, capital and labour can move freely between countries.

Hundreds of thousands of people from poorer European countries have migrated to the UK in search of higher wages.

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What is the Commonwealth?

A group of countries opposed to the UK.

A trading group in south-east Asia.

A voluntary organisation comprising the UK and over 50 countries that were colonies of the UK.

A sporting competition between countries around the world.

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True or false? Many people have migrated to the UK from Commonwealth countries.

True

False

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Which country is not a member of the Commonwealth?

Australia

USA

India

Canada

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True or false? Strong cultural links between Commonwealth countries has led to strong trade and business links.

False

True

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The UK in the Wider World Quiz

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