Study Cards on ireland, scotland, england

Question

What is the situation like today concerning political and cultural differences?

Answer 1

Differences have become blurred and there is one government for the whole of Britain, but the four parts still feel strong about their identity and some aspects of government are organised separately.

Answer 2

Flag of England (St. George’s Cross), Scotland (St. Andrew’s Cross) and Ireland (St. Patrick’s Cross).

Answer 3

It consists of:

England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland

It was established in 1800. From 1922 most of Ireland became a seperate state, thus only Northern Ireland now belongs to The UK

Answer 4

Celtic culture in Ireland, Wales and Highland Scotland and Celtic language. Germanic Culture and dialect in England and Lowland Scotland.

Answer 5

Erin or The Emerald Isle (because of its lush green countryside)

Answer 6

A typical eighteenth century country gentle man who personifies Englishness and English virtues. (He can be compared to Uncle Sam in the USA)

Answer 7

St George's cross for England; Dragon of Cadwallader for Wales; St Andrew's Cross for Scotland and St Patric's Cross for Ireland.

Answer 8

Caledonia, Cambria and Hibernia

Answer 9

England is only one of the four nations in this part of the world. The others are Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Answer 10

It was completed in 1800 when the Irish parliament was joined with the Parliament for England, Scotland and Wales, so that the whole area became a single state: UK of Great Britain and Ireland. However, in 1922, most of Ireland became a separate state.