How do you know about Britain ? Flashcards

1
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the adjectif “Britain” refer to …

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the United Kingdom

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2
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the UK is composed of :

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England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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3
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what is a nation ?

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It’s a group of people who share a common culture, language, history and traditions and with strong bonds of identity.

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4
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Does the fonction “Prime Minister” exist ?

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the PM is Boris Johnson. He deals with education, economy.

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5
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What education is the same in all the nations ?

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No

The restrictions were different in each nation.

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6
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True or False :

Prime Minister = First Minister

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False

First Minister in Scotland, Wales and NI

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7
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Capital city of Northern Ireland

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Belfast (the titanic museum)

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8
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Capital city of England

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London (pickle)

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9
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Capital city of Scotland

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Edinburg

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10
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Capital city of Wales

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Cardiff ( Wales millennial center)

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11
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Britain is often use to talk about …

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The United Kingdom
Britain = UK
Britain ≠ Great Britain ≠ England

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12
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Other name of NI

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Ulster

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13
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The Republic of Ireland is …

the capital city is …

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Eire

Dublin

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14
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what is the other name fort the “money” ?

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= the currency

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15
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The currency is not the same for … and …

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the UK … Republic of Ireland

Pounds = Great Britain + NI 
Euros = Republic of Ireland
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16
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What does it mean “BREXIT” ?

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British Exit from the European Nation

17
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Explain what is the Brexit

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  • June 2016: The UK voted to leave the EU
  • November 2018: The deal was agreed (the withdrawal Agreement)
  • The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 and entered an eleven-month transition period.
  • On 1 January 2021= The UK’s first day outside Europe. UK citizens are no longer EU citizens.
18
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What is a “state”

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an organized political community under one government