英国简介 2 Britain Introduction

The Irish
• Conclude the important historic events of Irish in different times 1.In 1169 2.16th century 3.Between 1840and 1900 4.1922 5.Between the two World Wars 6.After the Second World War 7.1976
Irish Townhouse
Irish Jig
Demographics of Northern Ireland:
–Population: 1.7 Million –Capital city: Belfast –People: Irish –Language: English, and Irish –Religion: 95% Roman Catholic, 3.4% Protestant in the Republic; 60% Protestant, 40% Roman Catholic in Northern Ireland
• What is the most famous festival of music and verse in Wales? • How can a Welshman be recognized?
Demographics of Wales: –Population: 2.9 Million –Capital city: Cardiff –People: Celts, AngloSaxons –Language: Welsh, English –Religion: Nonconformist Protestants, Anglicans, Catholics
Geography
The Scots
• Why do the Scots, Welsh or Irish object to being called “English”? • Who consider himself the “true” Scot? What is his national dress? • What are the characteristics of the Scottish Highlanders? • What are the national characteristics of the Scots supposed to be? • How can you recognize the Scots?
Kilts
Tartan
Castles in Scotland
Demographics of Scotlห้องสมุดไป่ตู้nd:
–Population: 5.1 Million –Capital city: Edinburgh –People: Celts, AngloSaxons –Language: English, Gaelic –Religion: Presbyterian Church of Scotland, other Presbyterian churches, Anglicans, Catholics
The Welsh
• When were the Welsh united with England? • What are their characteristics? • What is the nationalist tendency in Wales? • How are the Welsh classified? • What are the two very different passions that have emerged from the hard-working lives of the Welsh people?
Windsor Castle
Leeds Castle
St. James Park, London
Demographics of England:
• Population: 51 Million • Language: English • People: Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Welsh, Irish, West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians, Chinese • Religion: Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh • Capital City: London
Who Are the British (2)
Objectives:
• The geography of the Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England • The characteristics of the Scots, Welsh, Irish and English
The English
• What is the traditionally typical Englishman thought to be like? • Why is it not easy to define a typical Englishman? • What great influence did the Romans have on the English culture? • What were the three Germanic tribes that invaded England? • What are the main consequences of the Norman Conquest? • When did England become a Protestant country?