Презентация на тему: Great Britain

Great Britain

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Oliver CromwellOliver Cromwell ‘s activity in Parliament was mostly directed against the oppression of people.He organized the Parliamentary army.During the short period of protectorate he ruled the country.History

The Great Fire of LondonThe summer of 1666 was very hot and dry in London. One Sunday in September a great fire broke out in the city. Thirteen thousand houses were destroyed. But the fire did great good, it burnt dirty narrow streets. Wide streets and brick houses appeared in London after The Great Fire of London.History

UK political systemThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a parliamentary monarchy. The British Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The executive power is realized by Prime Minister.Parliament

The state openingThis tradition marks the beginning of the new parliament year. The Queen travels from the Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament in a gold carriage. During the opening the Queen sits on a throne in the House of Lords and reads the “Queen’s Speech”.Parliament

Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. She has been on the throne since 6 February, 1952.She is the United Kingdom’s Head of State. She is also the queen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the head of the Commonwealth.Monarchy

The Royal FamilyHer majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, have four children: HRH Prince Charles, HRH Prince Andrew, HRH Prince Edward and HRH The Princess Royal Anne.MonarchyPrince Charles Prince AndrewPrince EdwardPrincess Anne

British FlagThe flag of Great Britain is called ‘Union Jack”. It is a combination of the banners of England, Scotland and Ireland. The flag was approved in 1801.SymbolsThe flag of EnglandThe flag of ScotlandThe flag of Ireland

EmblemsSymbolsThe national flower of England is the rose.

EmblemsSymbolsThe national flower of Wales is the daffodil.

EmblemsSymbolsThe national flower of Ireland is the shamrock..

EmblemsSymbolsThe national flower of Scotland is the thistle.

Match the country and the Saint PatronQuizEnglandSaint GeorgeScotlandSaint AndrewWalesSaint DavidIrelandSaint Patrick

Complete the sentencesQuizOliver Cromwell The Great Fire of London was in The Queen’s surname is The Queen’s children’s names are 5. The next Sovereign of Great Britain will be 6. The National anthem of Great Britain is 7. The floral emblems of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are8. British flag is called9. The Queen reads the “Queen’s Speech” during