1.What were the consequences of the Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest of 1066 is one of the best known events in English history. It brought about many consequences.William confiscated almost all the land and gave it to his Norman followers. He replaced the weak Saxon rule with a strongNorman government. So the feudal system was completely established in England. Relations with the Continent wereopened, and civilization and commerce were extended.
Norman-French culture, language, manners, and architecture were been introduced. The church was brought into closerconnection with Rome, and the church courts were separated from the civil courts.2.Explain the Glorious Revolution in English.
In 1685 Charles II died and was succeeded by his brother James II. James was brought up in exile in Europe, was a
Catholic. He hoped to rule without giving up his personal religious vies. But England was no more tolerant of a Catholic kingin 1688 than 40 years ago. So the English politicians rejected James II, and appealed to a Protestant king, William of
Orange, to invade and take the English throne. William landed in England in 1688. The takeover was relatively smooth, withno bloodshed, nor any execution of the king. This was known as the Glorious Revolution.3.What is the basis of British government Explain it in English.
The basis of British government is the Constitutional Monarchy. It is a political system that has been practised in Britain sincethe Glorious revolution of 1688. According to this system, the Constitution is superior to the Monarch. In law, the Monarch hasmany supreme powers, but in practice, the real power of monarchy has been greatly reduced and today the Queen acts
solely on the advice of her ministers. She reigns but does not rule. The real power lies in the Parliament, or to be exact, in theHouse of Commons.
4.How did the English Industrial Revolution proceed
The Industrial Revolution began with the textile industry. It’s characterized by a series of inventions and improvements ofmachines, such as flying shuttle, spinning Jenny. James Watt produced a efficient steam engine in 1765, which could beapplied to textile and other machinery. The most important element in speeding industrialization was the breakthrough insmelting iron with coke instead of charcoal. Similar developments occurred in the forging side of the iron industry which
enabled iron to replace wool and stone in many sectors of the economy. As a result of the industrial revolution, Britain was by1830 the “workshop of the world”, no other country could compete with her in industrial production.5.What were the contents and the significance of the Great Charter
The Great Charter, or the Magna Carta, was document signed in 1215 between the barons and king John. It had altogether63 clauses. The Great Charter was a statement of the feudal and legal relationship between the Crown and the barons, aguarantee of the freedom of the Church and a limitation of the powers of the king. The spirit of the Great Charter was thelimitation of the powers of the king, but it has long been regarded as the foundation of English liberties.6.Why did the Restoration take place
When Oliver Cormwell died in 1658 and was succeeded by his son, Richard, the regime began to collapse.
One of Cromwell’s generals occu pied London and arranged for new parliamentary elections. The Parliament thus waselected in 1660, and to resolve the crisis, it asked the late king’s son to return from his exile in France as king Charles II. Itwas called the Restoration.
7.What is a constitutional monarchy When did it begin in Britain
A constitutional monarchy is a governmental system in which the head of State is a king or a queen who
reigns but does not rule. The country is namely reigned by the Sovereign, but virtually by His or Her Ma jesty’s Government—— a body of Ministers who are the leading members of whichever political party the electorate has voted into office, andwho are responsible to Parliament. The Constitutional Monarchy in Britain began in 1689, when king William and QueenMary jointly accepted the Bill of Rights, and constitutional monarchy, of a monarchy with power limited by Parliament began.8.What is the role of the Monarchy in the British government
The sovereign is the symbol of the whole nation. In law, he/she is head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature,head of the judiciary, the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces of the crown and the “supreme governor” of the
established church of England.
9.What are the main functions of Parliament
The main functions of Parliament are: (1) to pass laws; (2) to provide the means of carrying on the work of government byvoting for taxation; (3) to examine government policy and administration, including proposals for expenditure; (4) to debatethe major issues of the day.
10.Why is the United States regarded as a “melting pot” or a “salad bowl”
The United States “is not merely a nation but a nation of nations”. The immigrants came in waves, including the Europeans,the Africans and the Asians. Therefore, America was described as a “melting pot”where various racial and ethnic groupswere combined into one culture. Recently, Americans have been called a “salad bowl” in that people of different races andethnic groups mix harmoniously but at the same time keep their distinct culture and custom.11.What were the causes of the War of Independence
The economy in the thirteen colonies developed very fast and people wanted more power to detemine their own business.But the policy of the British government was to bring the development under control and to collect more taxes from the
colonies. On April 19, 1775, on their way to Concord to seize the military supplies of the militia there, the British soldiers metarmed militiamen. The shots were fired, the War of Independence began.12.Why did the . Civil War break out How did the war end
In the early 1800s, the Northern states turned from farming to manufacturing. Black slavery soon disappeared in the North.But things were different in the South. The South expanded both its agriculture and its slavery. The problem of slavery
became a serious political issue. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President, the Southern states broke away and formeda new nation. Then Lincoln was determined to maintain the Union and the war broke out on April 12, 1861, Lincoln issuedEmancipation Proclamation. Thus England and France stood by the Union’s side. Many black slaves joined the Union Army.After a series of battles, the South surrendered on April 9, 1865. The Civil War ended.13.What’s the system of checks and balances
The U.S. government is divided into three branches, the legislative, the executive and the judicial, each has part of thepowers but not all the power. And each branch of government can check, or block, the actions of the other branches. Thethree branches are thus in balance. This called “checks and balances”.14.What are the functions of the Congress
The Congress has many functions, but the most central is the passage of law. One of the most important non-legislativefunctions of the Congress is the power to investigate. A second important power is to compel testimony from unwillingwitness and to cite for contempt of Congress witness who refuse to testify, and for perjury those who give false testimony.15.What’s the United States Bill of Rights
In 1789, James Madison introduced in the House of Representations a series of amendments. Ten of them were ratified in1791 and became the first ten amendments to the Constitution ——the Bill of Rights, confirming the fundamental rights ofAmerican citizens. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, the rights of peacefulassembly and petition.Land & People (UK, USA)
is the full name of the United Kingdom What are the other names2. What are the two large islands that make up the British Isles3. What are the four political divisions of the United Kingdom4. What’s its respective capital（⾸府）5. What’s the national anthem6. What’s its national flower7. What’s its national flag8. What’s its nickname
9. What kind of country is Britain in terms of its geographical feature10. Which river is important in Britain
11. Can you tell me something about the location of Britain
12. What’s the climate like in Britain Why do British people talk about weather very often13. What are the symbols of England14. Can you list some landmarks of London15. What are the symbols of Scotland16. Tell some symbols of Wales
17. Tell some symbols of Northern Ireland
1. How do you know about the different names of USA2. What’s its national flag
do you know the meaning of its national flag4. What’s the nickname of American people5. What’s its national anthem(国歌)
are many things that symbolize American culture, could you say some of them No less than 10 items1.Where is the US Could you tell me its boundary2.How large is it
3.What’s its rank respectively all over the world concerning to its area and population4.How many states are there in the mainland of the United States5.And which two states are geographically separated from the other6.What is the capital of the US Can you say some of itstourist attractions 4 or more
7. 2 of the most important mountains of the US are__________ and ________.8.“Father of Waters” refers to the ________River.9.The ______River has been called the American Ruhr .
10._________forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the United States.
5 Great Lakes are Lake_____, Lake_______, Lake______, Lake ______and Lake________.1.Talk about some famous people in different parts of UK.2. Describe the character of the British people briefly.
3. Who are the ancestors of the English and who are the ancestors of Scots, Welsh and Irish4. The earliest known settlers on the British Isles were ________.1. The first immigrants in American history came from ____ and ____.
2. Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Roots are two novels which give a vivid description of the miserable life of the _____.
3. According to American historians and specialists in demography⼈⼝学, there are _____ great population movements inthe history of the United States.
4. In ______, the Pilgrims sailed to the New World in a ship called ______.
5. Traditionally, the mainstream Americans were called WASPs, that is, ______6. What’s the climate like in USA7. Why is USA called a melting pot8. Why is USA called a nation on wheels
9. What are American people like in terms of the character
10. Name who’s who 名⼈录in America (presidents, writers, scientists, actors or actress and so on. )History ( UK, USA)
1. The earliest known settlers on the British Isles were ________.2. Christianity was first brought to England by ________.3. Who were the invaders after 410 AD
4. Do you know the conqueror’s name (Norman Conquest)
5. The Parliament became a regular agency of the government under ________. (Model Parliament)6. Why was the War of Roses so called7. What was “Glorious Revolution”
8. Who was the first prime minister in English history
1. The inhabitants prior to the arrival of the Europeans are now called____________.is commonly regarded as the discoverer of America
3. The first successful English settlement in America was _________ in 1607.
______, in the Second Continental congress, _______ was declared, which was primarily written by ___________.5. The first president of the United States was _______ under the new US Constitution.
6. In 1803, the United States paid $15 million to buy 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi from France, this iscalled _____________.
7. In the year _______, after _________ was elected President, the South seceded to establish a rebel government,___________.
8. The __________ was the beginning of the ____________ in the late 1920s and 1930s. President Roosevelt’s (FDR)_______ measures was to ________________________.
9. The United States declared war against Japan after its surprise attack on ________ on December 7,1941.10. The United States dropped two atomic bombs on ________ and Nagasaki in August 1945, thus hastened theunconditional surrender of Japan.
11. After WWII, the United States became one of the two dominant ________, and the ________ began.Politics ( UK, USA)
1. What is the basis of the British government2. Who is the head of the country3. Who is the present sovereign of the UK
4. How many parts make the British Parliament And what are theyis the president of the House of Lords called6. What are the two major parties
7. Who presides the cabinet
8. Who has the real power in the country9. Who is the present Prime Minister of the UK10. Where does the Prime Minister live and work1. What is called federalism2. What is Separation of Powers
3. Can you tell the two houses that make up the American Congress How many members in each house4. Tell the two major parties in the U.S. and their symbols.5. What is an electoral college
6. Which president abolished slavery in his tenure
is the only president serving more than two terms in American history8. Who is the first black American president
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