What is the name of the document that introduced shared power between King John and the people?
The Magna Carta
What is Stonehenge?
Built in the Bronze age; a group of large standiing stones (bluestones and Sarsen stones) believed to be important for the religion of the people who built it.
Can you describe the stereotype of an English man in the past and today?
Past: He carried an umbrella and a briefcase and wore a black suit and a bowler hat. Today: a football hooligan or a pop singer.
What is the symbol of England?
A red rose
Which part of Ireland is independent?
The republic of Ireland or Eire
What is the symbol of Ireland?
A shamrock
Which sport is very famous in Wales?
Rugby
What does "devolution" mean?
Giving some independent power to a country
What is the symbol of Wales?
The daffodill (or a leek)
What languages do they speak in Ireland?
English, Irish Gaelic or Erse
What is the name of the UK flag?
The Union Jack
What languages do they speak in Scotland?
English, Scots and Gaelic
What were "Druids?"
They were Celtic priests who had great power in Celtic society.
What is a pilgrim
Someone who goes on a journey to a special place for religious reasons
Can you describe the Scottish stereotype?
They wear a kilt, play the bagpipes and have red hair.
Where is the Scottish parliament?
It's in Edinburgh
Which countries make up the United Kingdom (UK)
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
5. Which three national flags make up the Union Jack?
The English (a red cross on a white background – the cross of St. George ), The Scottish flag (St. Andrews cross white on a blue background) and the
Which country has its own separate flag?
6. Wales – (a red dragon on a green and white background).
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