Hold the pickles
What two countries make up the British Isles?
Ireland & the UK
Stephanie's daughter emerged from her bedroom to greet the guests.
to appear or become known
Political tension in the region is causing many people to move to another country.
a strained relationship between people or groups
not controlled by outside forces
The Magna Carta is considered by some to be the document that laid the foundations for the freedom of the individual.
a document signed in 1215 by King John of England that required the king to honor certain rights
The store imports fine silk textiles from China.
a cloth that is manufactured by weaving or knitting
What caused the economy of the UK to grow so quickly in the 1700s and 1800s?
The industrial rev.
The earthquake devastated the already impoverished country.
to cause destruction or ruin completely
The punishment for his crimes were deemed to be overly severe.
very bad in degree or extent
They erected a monument to honor the soldiers who died in World War II
a building, statue or other large structure that is built to remind people of an important event or person
After they lost the war, Germany agreed to disarm.
a. to appear or become known
b. to give up all weapons
c. to overwhelm, as with grief or shock
d. not controlled by outside forces
b. to give up all weapons
Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the emperor has merely ceremonial duties.
a type of democracy in which a king or queen serves as head of state but legislature makes the laws.
How might a common ancestry help to keep the British Isles stable?
It helps to create a strong national identity/ unity
What can you infer about why the British Isles are so strong?
a. The people of the region are smart
b. They're surrounded by water
c. The relations the region has with other foreign
d. The abundance of resources and strong govts
d. The abundance of resources and strong govts
What is true about the Republic of Ireland's unique identity?
a.The Irish wear kilts and play bagpipes
b.They view leprechaun as their national mascot
c. They were the builders of Stonehenge
d. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic
The majority of the population is Roman Catholic
Why is Northern Ireland in conflict with the UK?
The UK wishes to incorporate the Republic of Ireland back into their system
What started the decline of the British Empire?
The Great Depression & WWII
Which group of invaders were able to establish the first strong kingdom in England?
The Normans
What caused tensions between the UK and Ireland to increase during and after the 1840s?
the lack of support to the Irish during the famine
According to the passage, who makes the laws in the UK?
parliament