The British Empire
What does the word "Empire" mean?
A country controlling several different areas/peoples/territories/colonies
What words are Brexit made of?
Britain + Exit
Who is the coach of the English national football team?
Thomas Tuchel
" In England, the US, India, South Africa, Ireland and Hong Kong they speak ... "
English
What was the last colony to gain independence from the British Empire?
Hong Kong
Finish the sentence:
" The sun ... ... ... the British Empire "
" The sun never sets on the British Empire"
What is Brexit?
Britain leaving the EU
What is the Commonwealth?
A collaboration between 56 countries sharing common values and interests.
" The letters J, K, V, F, S and T are all ... "
Consonants
From what countries did the first immigrants to arrive to the UK immigrate from?
Caribbeans, Indian subcontinent.
" India had the nickname ... "
" The Jewel in the Crown "
When was the Brexit vote held?
2016
Who is the current English monarch?
King Charles the Third
" The letters A, E, I, O, U and Y are all ... "
Vowels
What was the Empire Windrush?
The ship that brought the first Caribbean immigrants to Britain after the second world war.
" Hong Kong gained independence in ... "
1997
Why did Britain want to leave the EU?
SONDRE GODKJENNER
When did the UK officialy leave the EU?
2020
" Jackie Chan would pronounce "The Bus Station" as ... "
"The Bus "Uh" Station"
How many countries are in the Commonwealth?
56
Name 7 former colonies of the British Empire
There are many to choose from
What percentage of the UK population wished to leave the EU?
52%
Name one territory still controlled by Britain today.
Gibraltar, Falklands, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, etc.
" The sounds pronounced as double Vowels are called ... "
Diphtongs
When did Britain join the EU?
1973