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  • What were the two institutions that Henry VII establised? Explain.
    Henry VII established the Court of Star Chamber to make the barons give up their private armies and overall restored finances by collecting taxes . Also Henry VII extended royal control over local government through the local magistrates called justice of peace .
  • What was the idea of the Act of supremacy?
    With passing the Act of Supremacy, Henry VIII was made the head of the Church of England and he was now free to divorce Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn .
  • Why did Henry VIII get the title Fidei Defensor?
    The title was given to him by the pope because Henry VIII was against Protestantism and other religious reforms by J. Calvin and M. Luther. For that, the pope named Henry VIII the Fidei Defensor, meaning Defender of the Faith
  • Why did Mary I get the nickname Bloody Mary?
    Because during her reign , England became officially a Roman Catholic country , Parliament persecuted a lot of protestants and over 300 people who were burned at the stake .
  • Historians often speak about different ages or times in British history. When (in which centuries ) were the following ages: Elizabethian, Georgian, Victorian. Characterise each of them (2 – 3 sentences ).
    Elizabethian time started in the middle of 16th century and ended in the beginning of 17th century. During Elizabeth I reign, England became independent of the Pope in religious matters , England’s overseas expansion began. It was a prosperous period. Georgian time was from the beginning of 18th century to 19th century. It was a time of immense social change . Many reforms were done. Victorian age was from 1837-1901. It was a time of prosperity. Industry grew and British Empire evolved.
  • What was the idea of Anglicanism? Calvinism?
    Anglicalism is not so very different from Catholicism in its organisation and ritual. But in the lowlands of Scotland it took a more idealistic form.
    Calvinism with its strict insistence on simplicity and its dislike of ritual and celebration became the dominant religion in England.

  • Who was the king who took the Union Flag into use? Why is it called the Union Flag?
    King James I took the Union Flag into use. The flag was a symbol of the united countries – England and Scotland and the flag combined the English flag of St. George with the Scottish flag of St. Andrew .
  • What is the Gunpowder Plot ? Why was it organised?
    Gunpowder Plot was the name of the conspiracy by Catholics who tried to kill James and the Members of the Parliament to regain for their religion the influence that it had had before Elizabeth I’s reign.
  • What were the landmarks in English literature in James I’s reign?
    During James I reign, puritans was given the right to make an official translation of the Bible which was published in 1611. Also, the greatest writers during 17th century, John Bunyan and John Milton were puritans.
  • Why was Charles I beheaded?
    Charles I was beheaded by the Parliament in1649 because king Charles tried to arrest 5 members of the Parliament and wanted to rule the kingdom without the Parliament.
  • What two disasters took place during Charles II reign? What kind of changes did they bring about?
    First , in 1664 - 1666 a plague hit London and southeast-England and secondly, already in 1666 a fire destroyed fifth of the City of London. The new London was built up in remarkebly short time and it was a lot better : it had wider streets, brick and stone houses and better draining.
  • What is the idea of the Act of Settlement?
    The Act of Settlement was passed by the Parliament in 1701 to make sure that all future monarchs in England were Protestants
  • What was the result of the Glorious Revolution?
    With the Glorious Revolution, monarchy became constitutional and Parliamentary, the fundamental struggles between Crown and Parliament were largely resolved. Prince William of Netherlands and her wife Mary accepted the Parliament’s offer and became king and queen .
  • During whose reign were the Kingdoms of Scotland and England united? What was the name of the new kingdom?
    The Kingdoms of Scotland and England were united during queen Anne’s reign. The new kingdom was named United Kingdom of Great Britain .
  • Who was the king that changed the name of the royal family Saxe-Coburg? Why and what was the new name?
    During World War I, George V changed the name of the royal family from Saxe-Coburg to Windsor. The name Saxe-Coburg was German , and Britain was at war with German.
  • What are the roles of the monarch ? Explain
    Summoning,proroguing and dissolving Parliament, giving Royal Assent to legislation- when a bill has been passed by Parliament, it goes to her for Royal Assent before coming a law.She appoints the Prime Minister and other government ministers,judges,officers in the armed forcex,governors,diplomats,bishops .Shes the Head of the established Church of England,Head of the Navy,Army and Air Force .
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of constitutional monarchy?
    In advantages of monarchy they don't have to elect new person for a new term which reduce a heavy amount of expenditures in election. The king or queen represents a historical authority . Disadvantages are that a single person rules in a state for a long time (mostly for life time) so people have no chance to remove him if he or she is not functioning properly or according to the will of people
  • What is the attitude of British people towards their royal family?
    Today many people show less respect for the royal family than before, but the majority of the population nonetheless wants to retain the monarchy.
    Its public image has been harmed due to the marital problems and scandals of the princes and their wives.
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    English Royal Navy was his creation. Elizabeth I reign is also called the Golden Age of England. On her reign tradeing improved and English fleet was one of the biggest in the world. At her time Spanish Armada was destroyed in 1588 . England had great naval commanders who discovered land for Britain. They were the first to reach northen coast of New World and also they developed in India. East-Indias tradeing company was made and it was very rich and powerful. Britain had a lot of land so British Empire was made. Stuart England Stuart period was between 1603-1714. First king was James I. He was not as powerful as Elizabeth and people didnt like him. Thats why Guy Fawkes and some more people planned the Gunpowder plot to kill the king. The plot failed and Guy Fawkes was hanged. James I raised taxes and he didnt cooperate with the Parliament, what led to civil war in 1641. English civil war was between the parliament and the king

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    It was not a regular cross, because he did not want to put himself on the same level than the Christ. The flag of Scotland feature St Andrew's X-shaped cross. The feast of Saint Andrew is held on November 30 in both the Eastern and Western churches, and is the national day of Scotland. *St David ­ He is the patron saint of Wales. He was a model monk ad he established 12 monasteries in Wales. David contrasts with the other national patron saints of the British Isles, because he is a native of the country of which he is patron saint. He became known as a teacher and preacher, founding monastic settlements and churches. He rose to a bishopric, and and went on pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Rome. St David's Cathedral now stands on the site of the monastery he founded in the remote and inhospitable valley of 'Glyn Rhosyn' in Pembrokeshire. *The Synod of Whitby 664 ­ The Roman monks who were sent to convert the "English" to

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    Britain history.

    10 Downing Street. During the reigns of George I and George II, Parliament assumed almost absolute responsibility for running the country. Large areas of Canada and India were colonized at the expense of the French. The single greatest threat to George I came with the Scottish Jacobite Rebellions of 1715 and 1719. However, James Stuart, their leader, was easily defeated and fled to Rome. His son tried to claim the British throne twice, but he was soon forced to retreat. On 16 April 1746, English army met the Jacobites in a moor at Culloden. 2000 of the Jacobites died, which ended Stuart pretensions to the crown. The British ensured British rule at the French fort at Quebec. During the reign of George III, Britain lost its American colonies and the United States was born. Britain recognised its independence in September 1783.

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    Inglise keelt kõnelevate maade ajalugu lühikonspekt

    domain and Welsh kingdom of Powys 20 m wide, 8 m high A defensive work, nowadays border still folllows the remains of Offas dyke Redwald Sutton Hoo Redwald was a king ofEast Anglia, whose burial was opened in 1939 at Sutton Hoo of the East Anglian coast Redwald was buried in a ship under a mound, with his armour, weapons, treasures Ceremonial whetstsone can be scarcely anything than a sceptre Treasure is now in British museum Alfred the Great and the rise of Wessex to cultural pre-eminence Alfred the Great was the king of southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex, stands out for his social and educational reforms and for military successes against Danes Improved the army and navy, bought vessels bigger than vikings The first town planner By 880s Wessex was covered with public strongholds, grid of streets, planned fortified towns where landowners,

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    Suurbritannia üldkokkuvõte

    1) General facts The UK: * the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was formed in 1801 * it covers 243,610 sq km * everybody from the UK is called British * the capital city is London * is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which in turn are divided into counties * the flag is called the Union Jack which is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland * the population is about 60,000,000 people, the population density is 242 people/sq km * its coasts are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea,

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    The business on constitutional monarchy never ends. 3. Who is the present heir to the throne? Speak about his education. Who are the 2nd and 3rd in line? Present heir is Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales. Has been an exchange student in Australia. Graduated from the university of Cambridge with BA (honors). 2nd and 3rd in line are Prince William of Wales and Prince Henry of Wales, respectively. 4. Make up your list of 5 top British people. Give your motivation. The Queen, Adele, Elton John, Shakespeare, JK Rowling. 5. Which 5 places attract visitors in Wales and Scotland? Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands, Snowdonia, Cardiff. 6. Name 6 islands, 5 rivers, 3 lakes, 3 mountains in UK. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isle of Lewis, Island of Mull, Island of Arran, Anglesey Island Severn, Thames, Tweed, Avon, Trent, Dove Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Ben Macdui 7. Stonehenge.

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    Suurbritannia ühiskond ja kultuur konspekt

    progressing to the last. 12.French influence on the English language English language originally sprang from the dialects of three Germanic tribes known by historians as the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. These peoples settled in Britain around 450 AD. Their language became known as Anglo-Saxon. One of the most important influences ever to shape the English language arrived in 1066 AD-William the Conquerors invasion of the British Isles. The Norman Conquest and its Consequences On William the Conqueror's accession to the throne of England, several important changes took place. Firstly, the French dialect the Normans spoke (Anglo-Norman) became the official language of the court, administration, and perhaps just as importantly, the language of culture. At the same time, English was relegated the common people, and became the language of everyday use. This official

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    Kokkuvõte Inglismaa ajaloost

    (anglo-saxons) o This was the start of the english class system The Tudor dynasty o 1485-1603, Henry VII, Henry VIII, Mary I, Elizabeth I o Wars of the Roses o Social reforms, political reforms(Parliament split into two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.) o Henry VIII established the Church of England. o Spanish Armada was defeated by Sir Francis Drake. o Sir Walter Raleigh- exploration, the beginning of the British Empire o The Renaissance culture began, for example Shakespeare, who created the Globe Theatre. A wealthy and prosperous period in history. Analysis of 17th century The 17th century was not a stable century for the country and it's people. A. In politics it was unstable because : o the link between religion and politics became intense-protestantism, especially Puritanism, had grown in

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