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Life in the UK test questions on the British overseas territories

The overseas territories are places such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands that are linked to the UK without being part of it. The people who live there choose whether to keep that link or to become fully independent. Do not confuse them with the Crown dependencies, which are much closer to home and have a different relationship again.

Below are 4 free questions on the British overseas territories, taken from handbook section 2.4. Every one is written out in full with its answer and a plain-English explanation — no account, no sign-up and nothing hidden.

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Questions and answers on the British overseas territories

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  1. 1. Which of these are named as British overseas territories?

    • St Helena and the Falkland Islands — correct answer
    • The Isle of Man and Jersey
    • Scotland and Wales
    • Guernsey and Alderney

    St Helena and the Falkland Islands are British overseas territories. They are linked to the UK but are not part of it. Handbook section 2.4.

  2. 2. What is the relationship between the British overseas territories and the UK?

    • They are linked to the UK but are not part of it — correct answer
    • They are counties of England
    • They are countries of the UK
    • They are part of the Republic of Ireland

    The overseas territories are linked to the UK, which looks after their defence and foreign affairs, but they are not part of the United Kingdom. Handbook section 2.4.

  3. 3. Where in the world are the British overseas territories found?

    • In many different parts of the world — correct answer
    • All within Europe
    • All in the Irish Sea
    • All in the English Channel

    There are several British overseas territories scattered around the world, from the South Atlantic to the Caribbean. Handbook section 2.4.

  4. 4. Which of these is a British overseas territory?

    • St Helena — correct answer
    • The Isle of Man
    • The Republic of Ireland
    • Guernsey

    St Helena is a British overseas territory. The Isle of Man and Guernsey are Crown dependencies, and the Republic of Ireland is an independent country. Handbook section 2.4.

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