1ere - Overseas

True or False ? The United Kingdom has fourteen overseas territories. 

• True

• False

What has happened to the British Empire since the coronation of Elizabeth II?

• The Empire has declined to fourteen territories today.

• All the colonies tried to declare their independence and obtained it.

• The UK has severed its links with all its territories.

Which of these assets is common to all British Overseas Territories?

• Tourism

• Wildlife

• Tax haven

• Military bases

What two categories could be linked to the wildlife characteristic of the BOTs ?

• Scientific research 

• Tourism

• Military bases

• Oil

• Tax haven

 Which BOTs are military bases ?

• Montserrat, Gibraltar, Pitcairn Islands 

• Saint Helena, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Anguilla

• Gibraltar, Akrotiri and Dhekelia, the Falkland Islands

What happened in 1997 ?

• Hong Kong was transferred to China

• India gained independence

• Independence movements in Egypt and Kenya

In May 2018, a Decision March was held in the British Virgin Islands. What were the residents protesting against?

• The slow response of the British government after Irma.

• Too many tourists in the Islands.

• UK interference in the economic affairs of the territory.

 In which sea is Anguilla located?

• The South China Sea.

• The Mediterranean Sea.

• The Caribbean Sea.

• The Black Sea.

How did the people of Anguilla react after Hurricane Irma?

• They criticised the UK for not reacting quickly enough.

• They accused the UK of sending too many soldiers.

• They blamed the UK for having an overly colonialist response.

When is the present simple used?

• To speak of a habit, a permanent situation or a general truth.

• To give an account of an action that is taking place right now.

•  For an event related to the past.