Test 4 of 32 · Chapter 2
The Four Nations — Key Distinctions Practice Test
What this test covers: UK vs Great Britain vs British Isles, the four nations and their capitals, patron saints, saints' days, national flowers and the Union Flag.
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Revise this topic: Study Chapter 2, Understanding the United Kingdom
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Which of the following is the correct list of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom?
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- Which of the following is the correct list of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom?
- Which countries are referred to by the term 'Great Britain'?
- Is the rest of Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) part of the United Kingdom?
- What are the capitals of the four UK nations?
- Who is the patron saint of Scotland, and on what date is his day celebrated?
- Who is the patron saint of Wales, and on what date is his day celebrated?
- On what date is St Patrick's Day, the patron saint's day of Northern Ireland?
- In the UK, only TWO patron saints' days are official public holidays. Which TWO?
- Which national flower is associated with each UK nation?
- The Union Flag — also known as the Union Jack — combines the crosses of which three saints?
- True or false: the Welsh dragon appears on the Union Flag.
- What is the term 'British Isles' best described as?
Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, and GOV.UK guidance.