Answers to the exp lanations London London is the largest city located in the south of the country. Its dominant in Britain in all sorts of ways. It's the cultural and business center and the headquarters of the vast majority of Britain's big companies It's not only the financial center of the nation, but also one of the three major international financial centers in the world 2. The british isles The British Isles lie northwest of Europe in the Atlantic Ocean They are made up of two main islands- Britain and Ireland---and several small islands 3. Robin hood Robin Hood was Saxon noble man. As he could no longer put up with the oppressions from the Normans, he became an outlaw and hid himself with his band of" merry men"in the forest. From this secret place, he went out to rob from the rich to give the poor 4. the Anglo-Saxons They were two groups of germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5 th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the english and the founders of England 5. the Vikings
Answers to the Explanations: 1. London London is the largest city located in the south of the country. It’s dominant in Britain in all sorts of ways. It’s the cultural and business center and the headquarters of the vast majority of Britain’s big companies. It’s not only the financial center of the nation, but also one of the three major international financial centers in the world. 2. The British Isles The British Isles lie northwest of Europe in the Atlantic Ocean. They are made up of two main islands―Britain and Ireland---and several small islands. 3. Robin Hood Robin Hood was Saxon noble man. As he could no longer put up with the oppressions from the Normans, he became an outlaw and hid himself with his band of “merry men” in the forest. From this secret place, he went out to rob from the rich to give the poor. 4. the Anglo-Saxons They were two groups of Germanic peoples who settled down in England from the 5th century. They were regarded as the ancestors of the English and the founders of England. 5. theVikings
They were groups of seamen from Scandinavia who attacked coastal villages in most parts of north-western Europe from the 8th to the ll th centuries 6. King arthur He was the King of England in the fifth century and united the British and drove the saxons back with his magical sword Excalibur. His real existence is in doubt. He is the central figure of many legends 7. King harold He was the saxon King who was defeated and killed in the batt of Hasting in 1066, when William the Conqueror invaded England from france 8. The Easter rising Different Irish groups had been fighting against the British institutions and the british military forces. One such activity was the easter rising which took place in 1916. the rebels occupied Dublins post Office and forced the british to take it back by military force. The leaders of the rebellion were executed by the British authorities 9. Loyalists or Unionists Nearly 60 percent of the population in Northern Ireland are either Loyalists or Unionists. These people are protestants and dominate
They were groups of seamen from Scandinavia who attacked coastal villages in most parts of north-western Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries. 6. King Arthur He was the King of England in the fifth century and united the British and drove the Saxons back with his magical sword, Excalibur. His real existence is in doubt. He is the central figure of many legends. 7. King Harold He was the Saxon King who was defeated and killed in the battle of Hasting in 1066, when William the Conqueror invaded England from France. 8. The Easter Rising Different Irish groups had been fighting against the British institutions and the British military forces. One such activity was the Easter Rising which took place in 1916. the rebels occupied Dublin’s Post Office and forced the British to take it back by military force. The leaders of the rebellion were executed by the British authorities. 9. Loyalists or Unionists Nearly 60 percent of the population in Northern Ireland are either Loyalists or Unionists. These people are Protestants and dominate
the local parliament. They show their loyalty to the british Crown and prefer union with great britain 10. The provisionalira In 1919, a group calling itself the IRa (Irish Republican Army) expanded fighting for Irish freedom and independence. The Provisional ira is the radical faction of the IRA. They prefer the Ise of force and believe that armed force is the only way to get the British out and to have an unified ireland 1. The official ira The Official IRA is the political wing of the IRA. They offer their own social and economic policy. They hold that they have already made enough progress so that they can concentrate themselves on a political process and run candidates for election 12. Sinn Fein Sinn Fein is a legal political Party in Northern Ireland which supports the ira to fight for the union of Ireland. The leaders of Sinn Fein prefer union with Ireland by a twin campaign, both political and military which they call the policy of" the bullet and the ballot Box. It believes that without the participation of Sinn Fein the political problem of Northern Ireland can not be thoroughly solved 13. Home rule
the local parliament. They show their loyalty to the British Crown and prefer union with Great Britain. 10. The Provisional IRA In 1919, a group calling itself the IRA (Irish Republican Army) expanded fighting for Irish freedom and independence. The Provisional IRA is the radical faction of the IRA. They prefer the use of force and believe that armed force is the only way to get the British out and to have an unified Ireland. 11. The Official IRA The Official IRA is the political wing of the IRA. They offer their own social and economic policy. They hold that they have already made enough progress so that they can concentrate themselves on a political process and run candidates for election. 12. Sinn Fein Sinn Fein is a legal political Party in Northern Ireland which supports the IRA to fight for the union of Ireland. The leaders of Sinn Fein prefer union with Ireland by a twin campaign, both political and military which they call the policy of “the Bullet and the Ballot Box”. It believes that without the participation of Sinn Fein the political problem of Northern Ireland can not be thoroughly solved. 13. Home Rule
Ireland had long been dominated by britain, but Irish desires for an independent Irish state were never lost. "Home rule refers to a campaign for Irish control of Irish affairs. The Home rule bill was finally passed in 1914, but the process was overtaken by the first World war and was suspended fro the duration ofthe war 14. A Civil Rights movement A Civil rights movement in northern Ireland started in the 1960 by Catholics who often marched in the streets and fought for equality.As the Protestants were the majority, they controlled the local parliament and used that power to support their own economic and social dominance in northern ireland cat holics found it difficult to get jobs or to benefit from social programmes such as public housing. Therefore, they began the Civil Rights Movement so as to get their right 15. the divine right of kings This ancient doctrine held that the sovereign derived his authority from God, not from his subjects. This was used by the kings as an excuse for abusing power. And the dispute over the power of the king and the parliament led to the civil war 16. the civil war Caused by a dispute over the power of the king against Parliament the civil war broke out in the 17th century. The Republican
Ireland had long been dominated by Britain, but Irish desires for an independent Irish state were never lost. “Home Rule” refers to a campaign for Irish control of Irish affairs. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in 1914, but the process was overtaken by the First World War and was suspended fro the duration of the war. 14. A Civil Rights Movement A Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland started in the 1960s by Catholics who often marched in the streets and fought for equality. As the Protestants were the majority, they controlled the local parliament and used that power to support their own economic and social dominance in Northern Ireland. Catholics found it difficult to get jobs or to benefit from social programmes such as public housing. Therefore, they began the Civil Rights Movement so as to get their right. 15. the divine right of kings This ancient doctrine held that the sovereign derived his authority from God, not from his subjects. This was used by the kings as an excuse for abusing power. And the dispute over the power of the king and the parliament led to the civil war. 16. the civil war Caused by a dispute over the power of the king against Parliament, the civil war broke out in the 17th century. The Republican
roundheads", led by Oliver Cromwell, wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of parliament In 1642, the royalists were defeated and King charles i was executed in 1649 17.the“ roundheads These refer to the group of people representing the interests of Parliament during the civil war. They were so called because they defied popular fashion and cut their hair very short. Led by Oliver Cromwell, they defeated the royalists in 1642, and executed the king in 1649. 18. Magna Carta This is a medieval Latin name meaning Great Charter". In 1215, King John was forced by a group of feudal barons and the church to grant then a charter of liberty and political rights. Magna Carta placed some limits on the king's ability to abuse his royal power This is regarded as Britains key expression of the rights of citizens against the Crown. 19. the great Council In medieval times, this referred to a group of leading, wealthy barons who were summoned by the king several times a year to give the king some extra money. By the 13 th century representatives of counties towns and cities were also included in order to raise more money. This was the beginning of what we
“roundheads”, led by Oliver Cromwell, wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of Parliament. In 1642, the royalists were defeated and King Charles I was executed in 1649. 17. the “roundheads” These refer to the group of people representing the interests of Parliament during the civil war. They were so called because they defied popular fashion and cut their hair very short. Led by Oliver Cromwell, they defeated the royalists in 1642, and executed the king in 1649. 18. Magna Carta This is a medieval Latin name meaning “Great Charter”. In 1215, King John was forced by a group of feudal barons and the Church to grant then a charter of liberty and political rights. Magna Carta placed some limits on the king’s ability to abuse his royal power. This is regarded as Britain’s key expression of the rights of citizens against the Crown. 19. the Great Council In medieval times, this referred to a group of leading, wealthy barons who were summoned by the king several times a year to give the king some extra money. By the 13th century, representatives of counties, towns and cities were also included in order to raise more money. This was the beginning of what we