英语国家社会与文化入门宣讲unit课件.ppt

VI.Three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wales. (1) England is in the southern part of Great Britain. It is the largest, most populous section. (2) Wales is in the west of Great Britain. Capital: Cardiff (3) Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It has three natural zones (the Highlands in the north； the Central lowlands； the south Uplands) Capital: Edinburgh (4) Northern Ireland is the fourth region of the UK. Capital: Belfast England In the southern part of Great Britain The largest, most populous section Anglo-Saxons the English A history of invasions The four major invasions in the history of Great Britain : England was occupied by Celtic people. 1. in 43AD the Roman empire Result: England and Wales became a part of the Roman empire for nearly 400 years. The Roman built many towns, road, baths, temples and buildings. They make good use of Britain’s natural resources. They also brought the new religion, Christianity, to Britain. 2. The 5th century AD the Angle-Saxon Result: a. They either absorbed the Celtic people or push them to the western and northern edges of Britain. b. Angle-Saxon invaders were called as the forefathers of the English and the founders of England. 3.The late 8th century the Vikings and Danes Result divide between northerners and southerners in England which can be expressed as Saxon versus Dane. King Alfred the Great He founded a strong fleet and is known as “ the father of the British navy”. He reorganized the Saxon army, making it more efficient. 4． 1066 The Norman the important battle of Hastings Results: a. William the Conqueror took the English throne and became William the First of England. b. Under his rule, the great castle , Tower of London was built. c. William replaced the weak Saxon rule with a strong Norman government. So the feudal system was completely established in England. Scotland The second largest nat