M4 - Kennis Land en Volk - The Commonwealth WNM

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Which Commonwealth
countries do you know?

What is the full name of the Commonwealth?

the map

Its Head of State

Who is this Head of State?

1. Queen Elizabeth I
2. Queen Anne I
3. Queen Elizabeth II
4. Queen Anne II

When is Queen Elizabeth II's birthday?

1. Today! On the 21st of April
2. Tomorrow, on the 22nd of April
3. 6 May
4. 7 May

01:06

What did the British government declare in 1926?

1. All countries would become fully independent
2. Canada, Australia and New Zealand were no longer a part of the Empire
3. The British constitution was abolished
4. All British territories would become self-governing united under the Crown

01:36

Which three countries became legally independent in 1931?

1. Australia, Canada, France
2. Canada, England, New Zealand
3. Australia, Canada, New Zealand
4. New Zealand, Australia, India

02:30

Why are several countries still a part of the British Empire?

1. They are using the Empire to receive extra money
2. They really like Queen Elizabeth II
3. It is economically impractical for these countries to become independent
4. It is culturally impractical for these countries to become independent

03:15

Which country is a part of the Commonwealth of Nations despite never having been part of the Empire?

1. Namibia
2. Mozambique
3. Malaysia
4. Malawi

03:34

Which country has left the Commonwealth for good?

1. Ireland
2. Maldives
3. Zimbabwe
4. New Zealand

04:33

How many nations share Queen Elizabeth II as a monarch?

1. 8
2. 53
3. 14
4. 16

Match the shape of the Commonwealth country with the name of the country

New Zealand

Canada

India 

Sri Lanka

South Africa

Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games include athletes from 71 nations and territories, estimated to be approximately one third of the world’s population.

00:35

What was the original name of the Commonwealth Games?

1. Common Empire Games
2. British Sporting Games
3. British Empire Games

00:57

Why does Queen Elizabeth II always open the Commonwealth Games?

1. As the Queen is currently the oldest living monarch
2. As the Games only include countries that have been controlled under the British Empire
3. As the Queen is internationally recognized and the Games is an international event

01:16

How many events will the upcoming Commonwealth Games include?

1. 22
2. 23
3. 20

02:05

What animal was the mascot for the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

1. A blue koala
2. A blue kangaroo
3. A green koala

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