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United Kingdom

Kennis van Land en Volk

Today's progamme

We are going to learn about the United Kingdom's:
- geography
- Politics
- most popular sights
- more culture

Geography first!

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

Terminology

British Isles =
-> Great Britain & Ireland (+ N. Ireland)

Great Britain = 
-> England,  Wales &  Scotland
United Kingdom ( or GB & Northern Ireland) =
-> England, Wales,  Scotland & Northen Ireland
Ireland =
-> either the entire isle or just the Republic of Ireland

Some geography questions!

What is the capital of England?

1. Dublin
2. London
3. Liverpool
4. Cambridge

What is the name of the flag of the United Kingdom?

1. the Union Jack
2. the United Flag
3. the Uncle Sam flag
4. All answers are correct

Where in Britain can you find Loch Ness?

1. England
2. Wales
3. Scotland
4. Ireland

Which sea or ocean borders England in the South ?

1. the North Sea
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. the Channel
4. Loch Ness

Which river runs through London?

1. the Mississippi River
2. The Nile
3. The Seine
4. the Thames

Let's see if you remember:
Which countries belong to Great-Britain?

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

Politics next!

Watch the video about politics

Afterwards, there will be several questions about the video that you have to answer.
(If you're smart...write down a few notes/keywords while you watch the video).

In the UK they have a constitutional monarchy.

What does this mean?

1. The king is the most powerful person and the highest authority in the country.
2. The king, government and parliament all have (different amounts of) authority.
3. The king has no power at all and the government and parliament decide everything.

Constitutional Monarchy

- Monarchie = dat er een koning/koningin/vorst of regent het hoofd van de
   staat is. In het Verenigd Koninkrijk is het staatshoofd: Koning Charles III.

-  Constitutioneel = dat er een grondwet bestaat die de autoriteit van het
   staatshoofd en eventuele andere ambten beschrijft. In het geval van het
   Verenigd Koninkrijk, is macht van de koningin niet erg groot. Zij heeft vooral
   ceremoniële verplichtingen.De overheid (ministers) en
   het parlement regeren.

The government is divided into three sections. Which three?

1. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary
2. the Cabinet, Law and Order
3. Justice, Legal and Defence.

Who is the prime minister of the United Kingdom?

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Executive branch

= consists of the Prime minister (Rishi Sunak) and the
    cabinet. Their job is to propose new laws.  

What is a law called before it is passed (= aangenomen) in Parliament?

1. a proposal
2. a fine
3. new legal pitch
4. a bill

The next part of government is Legislature. What are the two houses of Parliament called?

1. The first chamber and the second chamber
2. the House of Commons and the House of Lords
3. The House of Bills and the House of Laws

Houses of Parliament

--> House of Commons is similar to our Dutch 'Tweede kamer'. Members are
        publicly elected. 
--> House of Lords is similar to our Dutch 'Eerste kamer'. Members inherit
       seats of are appointed by the Crown. 

The business of Parliament takes place in these two houses. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government , and debating current issues. Generally, the decisions made in one House have to be approved by the other. This way they keep each other in check.

In this way the two-chamber system acts as a check and balance for both Houses.

Name the tourist attraction/landmark!

What is this tourist attraction called?

1. The ferris wheel
2. The big O
3. The London Eye
4. The British wheel

What is this tourist attraction called?

1. The London Bridge
2. The London Towers
3. The Tower Bridge

What are the buildings called that are right next to the Big Ben?

1. Houses of Parliament
2. The Palace of Westminster
3. The Big Ben Palace
4. The Big Ben Palace

What is this monument called?

1. Stonebeds
2. Stonehenge
3. Stonecircle

What is this building called?

1. Windsor castle
2. Westminster Abbey
3. The Royal Palace
4. Buckingham Palace

What is this building called?

1. Westminster Abbey
2. St. Paul's Cathedral

more UK culture!

Which drink are the English known for?

1. Guinness beer
2. Tea with milk
3. Strong black coffee
4. diet coke

Who sings this song?

1. The Rolling Stones
2. The Beatles
3. Lady Gaga
4. Queen

What is 'a bobby'?

1. a guard at Buckingham palace.
2. a snitch
3. a British police officer
4. a lollipop

What is a traditional English breakfast?

1. Pancakes with syrup and a sidedish with fruit.
2. Cereal with milk.
3. A peanutbutter and jelly sandwich.
4. Eggs, bacon, tomato, sausages and baked beans.

01:45

What do we call this phenomenon?

1. a breakdance
2. a flash mob
3. a pop-up dance
4. a lightning move

Which sport was NOT invented in England?

1. Rugby
2. Tennis
3. Table tennis
4. Volleyball

Who is the British singer of this song?

Who lives on 10 Downing Street?

1. The queen
2. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
3. The British Prime minister
4. William Shakespeare

What is the name for the London metro system?

1. The Underground
2. The Subway

What does the term 'derby' mean in football?

1. a game between two rivals
2. the old name for being offside
3. when both teams are down 1 player
4. a game between two different countries