UK
Name the four parts that make up the UK!
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Explain the American Dream!
idea that everybody can achieve everything with hard work, regardless of their social background; also includes some core values like freedom, independence, democracy etc
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
What are designer babies?
Babies from embryos that have been genetically modified to fulfill certain traits
Which fictional society is the novel set in?
The World State
Who is the UK’s current Head of State?
King Charles III
Why are the USA often termed „ country of extremes“?
very polarised society with extremely controversial views on many topics
Why is Nigeria called „ Giant of Africa“?
Biggest population in Africa, man yyoung and educated people, relatively wealthy, big oil industry
What is the scientific name of the „gene scissors“ that can be used to cut out certain parts of the genome?
Crispr Cas-9
Which colour is associated with Betas?
Green
Name 3 consequences the Brexit has had for the UK!
For example: decrease in numbers of European immigrants, lack of workers, problems with import/trade with mainland Europe, more freedom in terms of laws, …
Name the two common concepts of immigration!
Salad bowl and melting pot
What does „ japa“ mean and in what context is it often used?
to leave the country
often used to describe the Nigerian Dream
Provide a short overview of the debate on GM food!
What is the motto of the society in Brave New World?
Community, identity, stability
Explain the term „island mentality“!
Mindset among the British population that includes, for example, the conscious contrasting with the continent, a strong belief in independence and sovereignty, a sense of superiority etc.
What is a „Green Card“?
Term for a special kind of permission to stay in the USA, usually for an unlimited period of time
What characteristics does a failed state have?
Government is not in control, population does not trust the government, no stability, bad living conditions, extremist groups take over power
over a longer period of time, no chance of improvement
What is the difference between reproductive and therapeutic cloning?
reproductive: a complete organism is copied
therapeuric: use of stem cells to grow specific kinds of biological cells
Explain the concept of hypnopeadia!
Sleep-teaching, i.e. slogans and other elements of propaganda are played to sleeping children over and over again
What is the Windrush Generation?
Generation of immigrants, mainly from the Carribbean, who came to the UK on board of the ship „Empire Windrush“ from 1948
Explain how the voting system in the USA works!
concepts that need to be mentioned: people vote for candidates (of the parties or independent), one candidate wins each state, electors according to population, electoral college votes for president
Explain the concept of „zoning“!
practice that political parties split the power (president/vice president) between candidates from the North and the South
Where does the word „Utopia“ come from?
Thomas More, wordplay with “no land/good land“, works that detail a perfect society
In what year was BNW first published?
1932