Britain’s Blue Passports: Everything You Need to Know - TLDR News.

Britain’s Blue Passports: Everything You Need to Know - TLDR News.

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the introduction of new UK passports, highlighting the excitement and confusion surrounding their design change from burgundy to blue. It explores the historical context of UK passport colors, the symbolic significance of the change, and the political implications post-Brexit. The video also details the technological and environmental advancements in the new passports, such as enhanced security features and carbon offsetting. Additionally, it addresses public opinion, practical details about the transition, and the manufacturing process, including the fact that the new passports are made in Poland by a French company.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original color of the UK passport introduced in 1921?

Burgundy

Blue

Green

Black

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the EU encourage regarding passport design among member nations?

A unified design with a green color

A unique design for each country

A unified design with a burgundy color

A unified design with a blue color

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the color change back to blue according to the UK government?

To comply with EU regulations

To symbolize a shift in British attitudes

To reduce production costs

To match the US passport

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the technological advancements mentioned for the new UK passport?

A digital chip

A polycarbonate data page

A holographic cover

A magnetic strip

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current cost to renew a UK passport online?

£65.50

£75.50

£95.00

£85.00

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the new blue UK passports being manufactured?

In the UK

In France

In Poland

In Germany

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long will current burgundy passports remain valid?

Until 2022

Until 2025

Until 2030

Until 2040