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Which is not a reason the Protestants and Irish Catholics hate each other?
The witch trials of Dublin targeting protestants
Forced tithes to the church of England
Poor treatment of Catholics during the Potato Famine
Constant attacks by the IRA
2
Why are the coal mines closing in Wales?
Restrictions brought on by the UK
Environmental protection movement and transfer to tech industry
Lack of coal deposits
Building of golf courses closes off miners from mountains
3
Which country is located in the highlands of the UK?
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
England
4
What kind of government does the UK have?
Constitutional Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Oligarchy
Absolute Monarchy
5
Who conquered the Britons and placed cities and roads all throughout?
Romans
Vikings
Scots
Normans
6
Narrow valley
Moor
Glen
Bog
7
Which is not a factor of vegetation?
Temperature
Elevation
Agriculture
Latitude
8
Treeless, rolling plain
Glen
Moor
Bog
9
What is the Irish economy heavily dependent on?
Agriculture
Trade
Peat Bogs
Coal Mining
10
Which Country is this?
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
11
Why did the Romans never conquer Ireland?
No desire to own Ireland
Too occupied with war amongst the Britons
Fierce warriors and rough terrain
No knowledge that it existed
12
Which phrase best describes the geography of Ireland
Bowl shaped with moist climate that keeps it green
High elevation with plateaus throughout
Lowlands rich with nutrients for farming
Gentle rolling hills with scattered mountains
13
How did the English deal with the Potato Famine?
Little to nothing
Relocating the Irish to Britain
Sending scientist to solve the fungus issue
Provided relief by rationing wheat and barley
14
Why is water the most valuable resource?
Main power source for most countries
Can be sold in different forms
Limited Supply
All industries use it and is necessary for survival
15
How did Scotland and England become one kingdom?
Robert the Bruce defeated the English at Bannockburn
James VI became king of England and Scotland
Gaels defeat of the 9th legion
Edward I took over the throne of Scotland
16
Why is the population of Scotland so low?
Closing of coal mines
Physical geography makes it difficult to establish urban areas
Harsh climate
Decline in population emigrating to England
17
What country is this?
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
England
18
Why did the Romans never conquer Scotland?
No desire to own it
Fierce warriors and rough terrain
Constant fighting against the Britons
Too far north
19
Which country is not located in Great Britain
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
20
Which is not a way we divide Europe and Asia
Culture
Perception
Civilizations
History
21
Which country is not part of the United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
22
Area of wet, spongy ground
Moor
Bog
Glen
23
What activity does Wales promote to tourists?
Golf
Welsh lessons
Food Tours
Hiking
24
Which was not a reason the UK wanted to leave the European Union?
Control of Economy
Lower Prices
Border Control
War in Ukraine
25
What country is this
England
Republic of Ireland
Wales
North Ireland
26
Glasgow and Edinburgh is heavy in what kind of economic activity?
Agriculture
Industry
Oil Drilling
Sheep Raising
27
Which of these is not a civilization in Europe?
Roman
Byzantine
Carthage
Ottoman
28
Spongy material containing waterlogged mosses and plants that can be used as fuel.
Bog
Peat
Waterweed
Oil
29
The overall people group of Ancient British Isles
Vikings
Celts
Gaels
Britons
30
What Country is this?
North Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Wales
31
What serves as the border between Scotland and England
Thames River
Isle of Skye
Hadrian's Wall
Cheviot Hills
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What country is this?
England
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
