CT 2 Chatsworth House

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Chatsworth House

What is aristocracy?

Chatsworth House

00:53

In which century was Chatsworth House built?

1. 16th century
2. 17th century
3. 18th century
4. 19th century

01:16

Who's bust is Lizzy (Elizabeth) looking at?

1. Mr Clancy
2. Mr Fogerty
3. Mr Darcy
4. Mr Darwin

01:58

This movie was based on a novel, who wrote this novel?

1. Charlotte Brontë
2. Charles Dickens
3. Joseph Conrad
4. Jane Austen

02:47

What is the name of the estate from Pride and Prejudice?

1. Kimberley
2. Pemberley
3. Apsley
4. Chalfield

Fact check:

- 30% of all land in the UK is owned by British aristocracy.

- each member of the 600 aristocratic families has assets

  worth on everage £16m.

- titles and estates only pass down to male heirs.

- 92 members of parliament are hereditary peers.

- the vast majority of aristocratic children attend public 

   schools (private schools costing up to £40.000)

- most high-ranking jobs are fulfilled by privately 

   educated members of society. 

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/22/britains-600-aristocratic-families-doubled-wealth-last-decade-10440655/?ito=cbshare

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Is there such a thing as Dutch aristocracy?

Is there such a thing as Dutch aristocracy?

Is it fair that such wealth and power can be inhereted?

Is there such a thing as Dutch aristocracy?

Is it fair that such wealth and power can be inhereted?

How do you feel about private education?

Homework:

Read: Living History; Chatsworth House (SB 58)

Do: all exercises.