The United Kingdom, Great Britain and The Commonwealth

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• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

The United Kingdom, Great Britain and the Commonwealth

01:04

Match the capital cities to their countries

Northern Ireland

England

Wales

Scotland

London

Edinburgh

Cardiff

Belfast

01:48

In what ways are the four nations that make up the United Kingdom (UK) also countries in their own right?

02:39

'Great Britain' is used to refer to:

1. England, Ireland and Wales
2. England, Scotland and Wales
3. England, Northern Ireland and Wales
4. England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

02:39

The term Brexit refers to the withdrawal from the European Union (EU) of:

1. Britain
2. Great Britain
3. The United Kingdom
4. England

03:43

Which four countries comprise the United Kingdom?

04:23

The full term for the UK is: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

1. True
2. False

04:24

What are the British Isles?

The British Isles:

This is a geographical term which describes these islands in the west of Europe:

- the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

- The Republic of Ireland

- Jersey

- Guernsey

- The Isle of Man

- and over 6000 smaller islands

05:30

Which description fits where? 

Commonwealth of nations

Commonwealth realms

British overseas territories

Crown dependencies

belong to the UK

self-governing

were part of the British empire

autonomous but queen is head of state

53 countries

non-independent and queen is head of state

16 sovereign states

14  states

06:03

Identity is a complicated matter for people living in the United Kingdom. In what ways can someone who was born in the capital city of England identify?

03:43

Which of the following is true? (multiple answers possible)

1. 'Great Britain' is a geographical term
2. 'Great Britain' is a political term
3. The United Kingdom is part of Great Britain
4. Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom

04:23

The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state, just like for instance France or Australia

1. True
2. False