Be ready to discuss the answers to the following questions
according to what you have learnt.
1. How can you define the British Isles?2. Is Great Br i tain
the same as the UK? Account for your answer .3. Whats the originof
the name Britain?4. Provide information about Britannia.5. What is
the Union Jack?6. Briefly account for a timeline about the
inhabitants in the British Isles.7. Provide an overview of the Celt
culture.8. Who were the Druids?9. What can you comment on the
languages spoken in the Isles? Provide a summary for it.10.How did
the Romans mark the lives of the inhabitants in Great Britain?11.If
the Romans improved the standard of life in the Isles, why did they
leave everything behind?12.What is the Hadrians Wall?13.Who settled
in the British Isles after the Romans? Was there any tribal
invasion?14.What was the feudalism system and why people were
unhappy with it?15.Why is the year 1066 important for English
people?16.What are the names of the longest Rivers in UK?17.Where
is the highest mountain located in the Isles?18.It is said that UK
has a variable climate. What are the causes for that belief?19.
What i s unders tood by foggy land? Explain the concept20.Which are
the coldest and warmest areas in Great Britain? Provide clues for
your answer.21.Which were one of the measures that the government
has taken to stop pollution and
contamination in London?
22.Describe in your words why London is one the most important
city in the world.23.Why is River Thames so relevant for
London?24.Which is the biggest city in Britain and Europe?25.Can
you spot some of the top attractions in London?26.Which area is
known as The Garden of England in Great Britain? Give an overview
for
your answer.
27.Give a brief account of Scotland regarding to its industry,
cities and its importance in thepresent and past.
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28.Which is the most important city in the Midlands? Describe
the main industry and thefarming distribution in this region.
29.How can we define this region?30.What is the Black
Country?31.Can you recognize/mark the distribution of farming in
Great Britain32.What are Britains main inner cities?33.Who is the
current Prime Minister of UK?34.Where is officially located the
house of the PM?35.Who is the head of the government in UK?36.Which
are the main roles of the Queen/King of England?37.Describe the
Parliament related to organization and tasks.38.What does IRA stand
for?39.In your words describe what you can remember about this
organization.40.What is the main purpose of the European
Union?41.How many members are enrolled in this
Organization?42.Briefly account for the concept of NATO?43.What is
the Commonwealth responsible for?44.Who is the head of the
Commonwealth?45.Can you account for further information about the
commonwealth games?46.Where will be held the next commonwealth
games?47.What is British most common activity during leisure
time?48.Do people in England like pets?49.Name the national emblems
of each country in UK?50.When you think of England and the rest of
Britain what images appear in your mind?
