Life in the UK test practice question · History
The Union Flag we use today was created in 1801. What happened that year?
Answer options
- Ireland joined Great Britain to form the United Kingdom.Correct
- Scotland joined England.
- Wales joined England.
- The American colonies became independent.
Answer: Ireland joined Great Britain to form the United Kingdom.
In 1801 the red cross of St Patrick was added to the older flag. That older flag of 1606 had the crosses of St George and St Andrew.
Checked 8 November 2026