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Geography Quiz - British Isles - Nations and Islands (Questions)

In this KS1 Geography quiz, you will explore the nations and islands of the British Isles and learn what makes each place special.

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Fascinating Fact:

Scotland has lots of islands, including the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that the British Isles are made up of different nations and many islands. Naming places helps them understand where people live and how land is arranged.

Key Terms

Nation: A country with its own name and borders, such as Scotland or Wales.
Island: A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
Coast: The place where the land meets the sea or ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the nations of the British Isles in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, children usually learn about the main nations in the British Isles, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and how they fit together on a map.

How do children learn about islands in the British Isles at KS1?

Children learn about islands in the British Isles by looking at simple maps, spotting groups of islands, and talking about how boats and ferries help people travel to them.

Why is it important to know the nations and islands of the British Isles?

It is important because knowing the nations and islands helps children understand where they live, recognise different places, and talk about our shared home in the British Isles.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

What islands do we live on?

[ ]	Caribbean Islands
[ ]	Canary Islands
[ ]	British Isles
[ ]	European Islands

2.

Which is the largest island in the British Isles?

[ ]	Ireland
[ ]	Great Britain
[ ]	Skye
[ ]	Isle Of Man

3.

Great Britain is the largest island in the British Isles. What is the next largest?

[ ]	Ireland
[ ]	Mull
[ ]	Skye
[ ]	Shetland

4.

Great Britain is made up of three nations - England, Scotland and Wales. Which is the largest nation in Great Britain?

[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	England
[ ]	Ireland

5.

Which country lies due north of England?

[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Ireland
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	France

6.

Which nation lies due west of England?

[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	France
[ ]	Italy

7.

Which region of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom?

[ ]	Northern Ireland
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Isle of Man

8.

Dublin is the capital city of this country. Which country is it?

[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	England
[ ]	Republic of Ireland
[ ]	Wales

9.

This small island is in the middle of the Irish Sea.

[ ]	Shetland
[ ]	Isle of Wight
[ ]	Isle of Man
[ ]	Mull

10.

These islands are closer to France than to Great Britain. They are just off the north coast of France. But they are British, not French. What are these islands called?

[ ]	Channel Islands
[ ]	Shetland Islands
[ ]	Caribbean Islands
[ ]	Greek Islands

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Geography Quiz - British Isles - Nations and Islands (Answers)

1.

What islands do we live on?

[ ]	Caribbean Islands
[ ]	Canary Islands
[x]	British Isles
[ ]	European Islands

Isles is another word for islands

2.

Which is the largest island in the British Isles?

[ ]	Ireland
[x]	Great Britain
[ ]	Skye
[ ]	Isle Of Man

Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and Wales

3.

Great Britain is the largest island in the British Isles. What is the next largest?

[x]	Ireland
[ ]	Mull
[ ]	Skye
[ ]	Shetland

Ireland is made up of the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland

4.

Great Britain is made up of three nations - England, Scotland and Wales. Which is the largest nation in Great Britain?

[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Scotland
[x]	England
[ ]	Ireland

England stretches from Northumberland in the north-east to Cornwall in the south-west

5.

Which country lies due north of England?

[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Ireland
[x]	Scotland
[ ]	France

Scotland includes a lot of islands, like Skye, Mull and the Shetland Islands

6.

Which nation lies due west of England?

[x]	Wales
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	France
[ ]	Italy

The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru

7.

Which region of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom?

[x]	Northern Ireland
[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	Wales
[ ]	Isle of Man

Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland

8.

Dublin is the capital city of this country. Which country is it?

[ ]	Scotland
[ ]	England
[x]	Republic of Ireland
[ ]	Wales

Cork is the next biggest city in the Republic of Ireland

9.

This small island is in the middle of the Irish Sea.

[ ]	Shetland
[ ]	Isle of Wight
[x]	Isle of Man
[ ]	Mull

Can you point at the Isle of Man on a map of the British Isles?

10.

These islands are closer to France than to Great Britain. They are just off the north coast of France. But they are British, not French. What are these islands called?

[x]	Channel Islands
[ ]	Shetland Islands
[ ]	Caribbean Islands
[ ]	Greek Islands

The two main Channel Islands are called Jersey and Guernsey