UK- Geography and politics
What are the 4 countries in the UK and their capitals?
England, London- Scotland, Edinburgh- Wales, Cardiff- Northern Ireland, Belfast
Who raid Britain in the fifth century AD?
the Saxons, and then Angles and Jutes
In the North we can find..limiting Canada
the Great Lakes
The highest point in Ireland is...
Carrantuchill
Which are the official languages in Canada?
English and French
Which is the highest pick in GB and where is it?
Ben Nevis, 1343m, Scotland
Who created the House of the Commons?
Edward I, 1275
What are the two legislative houses in the States?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
When was declared the Independence of Ireland?
1921
Which is the Capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Which is the main British River?
the Thames
Why is the Tudor century glorious?
Because Henry VII built the foundations of a wealthy nation.
What happened in the USA in 1620?
Pilgrims arrived from England in the Mayflower
What is the IRA?
What are the official languages in India? What is the Capital?
Hindi and English
New Delhi
The British Parliament has two chambers...
the House of the Commons and the House of the Lords
What was the great disaster of Ireland?
the potato crop failed
When was declared the Independence and ho wrote it?
July 4th, 1776, Tomas Jefferson
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What are the official languages in South Africa?
English and Afrikaans
The Queen Elisabeth is also...
the Head of the Church and the Commander in Chief of all the armed forces
Which countries are in the Common Wealth? When was created?
1931, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and UK
When was slavery abolished?
19th century, after the war
is the same English the one spoken in England and Australia?
no
South Africa is a federal republic divided in...
4 provinces and 6 Bantu