Топик: Scotland (Шотландия)

1328 England recognized Scottish independence.

1603 James VI became James I of England.

1638 Scottish rebellion against England.

1651 Cromwell conquered Scotland.

1689 Jacobites were defeated at Killiecrankie.

1707 Act of Union with England.

1715, 1745 Failed Jacobites risings against Britain.

1945 First Scottish nationalist member of British Parliament was elected

Practical part:

1. Who in Scotland consider themselves of purer Celtic blood?

2. When was a new Scottish Parliament elected?

3. What was the Beaker civilization famous for?

4. Why was it so difficult to control the Highlands and islands?

5. To whom does Scotland owe its clan system?

6. Why did Edward I stole the Stone of Destiny?

7. What do the words written on Edward’s grave mean?

8. Can you explain the name of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh?

9. What giant thing can Edinburgh Castle boast?

10. What did the Military Tattoo originally mean?

11. Who brought St. Giles’ Cathedral into great prominence?

12. What is the emblem of Scotland? Where can it be seen?

13. Why are the Royal Museum and the Museum of Scotland worth visiting?

14. Which museum in Scotland is the “noisiest” in the world? Why?

15. Why do they call Edinburgh “the Athens of the North”?

16. What is Edinburgh’s answer to London’s Oxford Street?

17. Where did the national Scottish dress come from?

18. Why was it so important to decorate wool differently?

19. What is the real origin of the bagpipe?

20. What does the motto of the Presbyterian Church mean?

Literature

1. “Discovering Britain” Pavlozky V. M., St Petersburg, 2000.