- •1. Early Britain. Ancient population.
- •2. The Roman invasion.
- •4. The raids of the Danes and their role in the unification of the country.
- •5. The Norman invasion. The main principles of feudalism.
- •6. Early British education. The first universities. A medieval town.
- •7. England in the 14-15th centuries (the 100 Years’ War, the Peasants’ Revolt, the War of the Roses).
- •8. The policy of the new monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I.
- •9. Gaining power and expansion during the Tudor period.
- •10. British government and society in the 16th century.
- •11. British economy and the problems of the poor in the 16th century.
- •12. The Crown and Parliament during the Stuart period.
- •13. Republican and restoration Britain.
- •14. The 17th century British society.
- •15. Changes in political life in Britain in the 18th century.
- •16. Life of the British in town and in the country in the 18th century.
- •17. Industrial revolution in Britain and the war with Napoleon.
- •18. Reforms in Britain in the first half of the 19th century.
- •19. Britain’s international and home policy in the first half of the 19th century.
- •20. The years of self-confidence in Britain: industrial power, towns and the rise of the middle class.
- •22. Social and economic changes in Britain between 1876 and 1914.
- •21. The years of self-confidence: population, politics, the British Empire and life in Ireland.
- •23. Britain the World War I.
- •24. The after-effects of World War I for Britain.
- •25. Great Britain in World War II.
- •26. Britain after World War II. The Suez Canal conflict.
- •27. Attitude to the British towards the monarchy in the 20th century and Thatcher’s government.
- •32. Seas and coastline of the uk. Climate.
- •33. Britain in 1957-1979. Harold Macmillan.
- •Harold Wilson and Edward Heath
- •34. Tony Blair. Brown as Prime Minister.
- •Foreign policy. Brown remains committed to the Iraq War, but said in a speech in May 2007 that he would "learn the lessons" from the mistakes made in Iraq.
- •36. Legislative branch of government. Constitution. Passing a bill. Function of the monarch in the Parliament.
- •39. Migration in the uk.
- •37. Elections and parties. Local government. European Union.
- •38. Population of the uk. Population density and distribution.
- •40. Ethnic and geographic identity. Being British. Family and class.
- •41. The place of Britain in the world economy. Chief industries.
- •42. Agriculture. Transport and communication. Overseas trade.
- •43.Compulsory schooling. Educational reforms. Exams.
- •44. Post 16 education. Higher education.
- •45.British culture. Arts.
- •46. British culture. Science and technology. Religion. Religious, political, social and everyday contacts.
- •47. British culture. Sport. Food. National costume. Naming conventions.
- •48.British press.
- •Magazines
- •49. British radio and television. Television
- •50. Places to see in London.
50. Places to see in London.
Sights of London.
Big Ben.
It is a big clock tower with a huge bell inside. One can hear Big Ben on the BBC World Service in almost every country in the world.
The Tower of London.
This famous castle is over 900 years old. It was once the home of kings and queens of England. Later it was a prison and a place for many executions. Today it is a museum.
St. Paul’s Cathedral.
This is the second largest church in the world. Christopher Wren built it after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Buckingham Palace.
In the centre before the Buckingham Palace is the memorial to Queen Victoria. The Palace was built by the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
Westminster Abbey.
It is a church which exists since Saxon times, when it was famous as West Monastery. Since William the Conqueror’s time’s British monarchs have been crowned here and since the 13’th century they have been buried here. Many other famous people are buried here.
Madam Tussaud’s Museum.
There you can see wax figures kings, queens, pop stars, politicians and even famous criminals.
Famous streets of London.
Whitehall.
It stretches from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Whitehall is often associated with the Government of Britain.
Downing Street.
It is the home of the Prime Minister who lives at number ten.
Fleet Street.
It is famous as the home of the nation’s newspapers.
Famous squares.
Trafalgar Square.
It was built at the beginning of the 19’th century to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Lord Nelson’s statue stands on the top of the column in the middle of Trafalgar Square. The large square is a traditional place for people to meet.
Piccadilly Circus.
Piccadilly Circus is the centre of night life in the West End. The square is quite small.
Soho.
It is a foreign quarter of London since the 17’th century. Now it is famous for its restaurants which offer food from different countries.