Country and peolple - The Four Nations
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What is the situation like today concerning political and cultural differences?
Which flags together constitute the Union Jack?
Of Which countries does the UK consist and when was it established?
It consists of:
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Ireland
It was established in 1800. From 1922 most of Ireland became a seperate state, thus only Northern Ireland now belongs to The UK
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What cultures and languages were dominant in the old days?
Celtic culture in Ireland, Wales and Highland Scotland and Celtic language. Germanic Culture and dialect in England and Lowland Scotland.
Which other names does Ireland have?
Who was John Bull?
A typical eighteenth century country gentle man who personifies Englishness and English virtues. (He can be compared to Uncle Sam in the USA)
Which symbols identify the four nations?
St George's cross for England; Dragon of Cadwallader for Wales; St Andrew's Cross for Scotland and St Patric's Cross for Ireland.
What are the Roman names for Scotland, Wales and Ireland?
Caledonia, Cambria and Hibernia
In what year did most of Ireland become a separate state?
Why is it not correct to refer to Britain by England?
Explain the political unification between the four nations.
Explain the cultural and lifestyle differences in the past between the four nations.
Is there still a difference between the four nations?
Give the Patron Saints with the associated Saint's days.
Give the names of the flags of the four nations with the associated plants.
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