The United Kingdom, Great Britain and The Commonwealth

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The United Kingdom, Great Britain and the Commonwealth

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Slide 2 - Video

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01:04
Match the capital cities to their countries
Northern Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
London
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Belfast

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01:48
In what ways are the four nations that make up the United Kingdom (UK) also countries in their own right?

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02:39
'Great Britain' is used to refer to:
A
England, Ireland and Wales
B
England, Scotland and Wales
C
England, Northern Ireland and Wales
D
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

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02:39
The term Brexit refers to the withdrawal from the European Union (EU) of:
A
Britain
B
Great Britain
C
The United Kingdom
D
England

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03:43
Which four countries comprise the United Kingdom?

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04:23
The full term for the UK is: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
A
True
B
False

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04:24
What are the British Isles?

Slide 9 - Mind map

The British Isles:
This is a geographical term which describes these islands in the west of Europe:
- the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
- The Republic of Ireland
- Jersey
- Guernsey
- The Isle of Man
- and over 6000 smaller islands
05:30
Which description fits where? 

Commonwealth of nations

Commonwealth realms

British overseas territories

Crown dependencies

belong to the UK

self-governing

were part of the British empire

autonomous but queen is head of state

53 countries

non-independent and queen is head of state

16 sovereign states

14  states

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06:03
Identity is a complicated matter for people living in the United Kingdom. In what ways can someone who was born in the capital city of England identify?

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03:43
Which of the following is true? (multiple answers possible)
A
'Great Britain' is a geographical term
B
'Great Britain' is a political term
C
The United Kingdom is part of Great Britain
D
Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom

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04:23
The Republic of Ireland is a sovereign state, just like for instance France or Australia
A
True
B
False

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