The British Empire
What was the name of the first British settlement in North America?
Jamestown
Which American fast-food chain has become a global symbol of American consumer culture, with restaurants in countries all over the world?
McDonalds
Name the three circles of English
Inner, outer and expanding circle
Amerikanisering
Americanization
The three C´s
Colonization, Culture, Captialism
What was the nickname for India under British rule, which highlighted the countrys value to the empire?
The "Jewel in the Crown"
Which neighborhood in America is synonymous with some of the countrys largest cultural export and thus its soft power?
Hollywood
Name five countries in the inner circle of English
The United Kingdom, The United States, The Republic of Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Colonization
Kolonisering
The idea that anyone can achieve success and a better life in America though hard work and determination
the american dream
After the loss of its largest colonies in America, the British Empire shifted its attention more to Asia, starting a new period for the empire. What is this period called?
The second British Empire
What term describes the spread of American culture, values, products, and lifestyles to other parts of the world?
Americanisation
Name five countries in the expanding circle of English
Russia, China, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Italy, France etc.
Urfolk
Indigenous peoples
A synonym for first language
Mother tongue
Which century is known as The British Imperial Century?
The 19th century (1800s)
Which "revolution" had its roots in America?
The digital revolution
Rank the three circles based on size (amount of speakers)
Expanding > Outer > Inner
Å utnytte
to exploit
Switching between languages in the same sentence.
Code switching
What was Englands first colony?
Ireland
Located in California, this region became a global center for technological innovation and helped spread American technology, entrepreneurship, and digital culture around the world. What is it called?
Silicon Valley
Name five countries in the outer circle of english
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Fordomsfull
Prejudiced
The idea that Europeans had a duty to "civilize" other peoples through colonization.
White mans burden