Historic events, public holidays

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British holidays

American holidays

Guy Fawkes' night

Thanksgiving

Independence day

Martin Luther King day

Memorial day

St. Patrick's day

Remembrance day

Boxing day

Prepare

Read the information on the following two slides for the first set of questions.

Which tribe has not invaded Britain?

1. Vikings
2. Jutes
3. Saxons
4. Huns

Britain has been a republic for a very short period of time. Who was the 'Lord Protector'?

1. Winston Churchill
2. Oliver Cromwell
3. Robert Burns
4. Siegfried Sassoon

When did Britain lose their American colonies?

1. 1783
2. 1784
3. 1785
4. 1786

When did the Great Fire of London take place?

1. 1766
2. 1666
3. 1566
4. 1866

Which two reasons were mentioned why there

In which year were all women finally allowed to cast their vote?

1. 1903
2. 1918
3. 1928
4. 1938

Name at least two things Henry VIII was known for

Which document from 1215 formed the basis for the constitution?

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Which language has had a big influence on English?

1. Dutch
2. Spanish
3. Polish
4. French

Which famous playwright has contributed more than 1000 words to the English language?

1. Oscar Wilde
2. Christopher Marlowe
3. William Shakespeare