British Culture Knowledge Quiz

The British flag is popularly known as the Union Jack because it is a combination of the flags of England (represented by the red cross of St. George), Scotland (represented by the white saltire of St. Andrew), and Ireland (represented by the red saltire of St. Patrick). The term "Union Jack" originated from the union of these three flags to symbolize the unity of the United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II is the current monarch. This can be inferred from the fact that the other options, King George, Elizabeth I, and Elizabeth III, are not currently reigning monarchs. Therefore, Elizabeth II is the correct answer.

Great Britain is not made up of Northern Ireland because Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Scotland, and Wales. Great Britain refers specifically to the island that includes England, Scotland, and Wales, while the term United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland as well. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that Great Britain is made up of Northern Ireland.

Edinburgh is the correct answer because it is the capital of Scotland. Glasgow, Swansea, and New Castle are not the capitals of Scotland.

The correct answer is about 60 million. This is the estimated population of the UK.