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M3 - United Kingdom

Kennis van Land en Volk

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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 ( of 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. the British Union flag

Where in Britain can you find Loch Ness?

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

Which river runs through London?

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

Two questions about politics

In the UK they have a constitutional monarchy.

What does this mean?

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

Who is the prime minister of the United Kingdom?

1. 
2. 
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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 territory

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

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.

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

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