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HIST 202 | World Civilization from 1500
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15.04.2024 An Introduction to British Culture 02 Session 2 - The formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · History-Quiz: • How long has the UK existed in its current form? -> The United Kingdom, in its current form, has existed since the Act of Union in 1707, which joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. Later, in 1801, the Kingdom of Ireland joined to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. After the independence of the Irish Free State in 1922, it became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which is its current form. • Where can you dance naked around standing stones? -> In Skara Brae Neolithic Village. • Did the Romans ever manage to get to Scotland? -> Yes, the Romans reached Scotland, building Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall as northern boundaries of their empire. • Who rules the waves? -> Britannia (Lyrics: “Rule Britannia”) • What skill does King Alfred have to improve? -> King Alfred is noted for realizing the importance of education, so perhaps he could focus on improving his military strategies or diplomatic skills to strengthen his reign and defend against Danish invasions more effectively. • What skill does King Cnut not possess? -> King Cnut may lack diplomatic finesse or the ability to effectively integrate with the Anglo-Saxon population, given his Danish background and the tensions that historically existed between the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes. • Why was Ethelred the Unready unready? -> Ethelred the Unready, whose epithet "Unready" is derived from "unraed," meaning "poorly advised" rather than "unprepared," faced challenges due to his perceived lack of effective counsel and leadership during his reign. He struggled to effectively manage conflicts with Viking invaders and internal dissent, which contributed to his reputation as being "unready" to handle the challenges of kingship. • Where is Arthur's Seat? -> Arthur's Seat is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's an ancient volcano and is the main peak of the group of hills in Holyrood Park, offering panoramic views of the city. • Where was Mair Edmunds-Harrington born? -> In Wales. • Where did Mair Edmunds-Harrington grow up? -> In Scotland. I Boudicca was a Celtic queen who led a notable rebellion against Roman occupation in ancient Britain. She is the symbol of national pride Britannia Skara Brae Neolithic Village Boudicca

An Introduction to British Culture 02 Session 2

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