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THE BRITISH ISLES

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  • What is the symbol of Scotland?
    The thistle (or the Scottish bluebell too!)
  • What languages do they speak in Wales?
    English and Welsh
  • 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).