British Studies - Identity and politcs

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom.​ The flag consists of:

• St George Cross (England), St Andrew Cross (Scotland) and St Patrick cross (Ireland)

• St George Cross (England), St Andrew Cross (Scotland) and St Patrick cross (Nothern Ireland)

• St George Cross (Scotland), St Andrew Cross (England) and St Patrick cross (Nothern Ireland)

• St George Cross (Scotland), St Andrew Cross (England) and St Patrick cross (Wales)

How many countries are part of the United Kingdom?

• Four ( England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)

• Two ( England and Northern Ireland)

• Three ( England, Wales and Scotland)

• Five (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland)

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Stereotypical symbols for Wales are:

• Sheep

• Boy Choirs

• Daffodils

• Thistle

• Haggis

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Stereotypical symbols for Scotland are:

• kilts

• Boy Choirs

• Daffodils

• Thistle

• Haggis

What's England national flower?

• A rose

• A daisy

• An orchid

• A tulip

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Northern Ireland is a divided society due to conflict between the Catholics who feel they belong to ????????? and the Protestants who are loyal to (a)   .

Fill in ??????

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Northern Ireland is a divided society due to conflict between the Catholics who feel they belong to The republic of Ireland and the Protestants who are loyal to ______________.

Fill in _________

Fill in ??????

(a)  

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What does the term 'Windrush Generation' refer to?

• People arriving in the UK between 1948 and 1971 from Caribbean countries have been labelled the Windrush generation. It refers to the ship MV Empire Windrush, which brought workers to help fill post-war UK labour shortages.

• People arriving in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s from Caribbean countries have been labelled the Windrush generation. It refers to the ship MV Empire Windrush, which brought workers to help fill UK labour shortages.

• People arriving in the UK between 1948 and 1971 from India and Pakistan have been labelled the Windrush generation. It refers to the ship MV Empire Windrush, which brought workers from to help fill post-war UK labour shortages.

• People arriving in the UK between 1980s and 1990s from India and Pakistan have been labelled the Windrush generation. It refers to the ship MV Empire Windrush, which brought workers from to help fill post-war UK labour shortages.

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Sir Winston Churchill was elected as the greatest Briton ever​. What are some characteristics he is known for:

(Multiple answers!)

• Great orator - famous for his inspiring speeches

• British prime minister during WWII

• Great Statesman

• Refused to surrender to Nazi Germany

• Good amateur artist

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What are functions of Downingstreet 10 and the large complex of Downing street 10, 11, 12

• Headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom ​

• The Prime minister's office

• Press office

• Government meetings and debates

• This is where the Speaker meets the PM.

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