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Unit TwoHistoryA Brief History of the UKElizabeth I England in 878 Unit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK ObjectivesStarter Teaching PointsLesson ReviewCase Study Supplementary Reading A Brief History of the UKUnit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK ObjectivesAcquire a general idea about the British history.Learn about the major stages and important figures in British history. Find out the influences of British history on other English speaking countries. Unit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK StarterTell about the following pictures and the special period related to them. Unit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK abcWhat?Unit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK StonehengeOne of the wonders of the world, which is believed to have been built from 4000 BC to 2000 BC. Now as a world heritage site, Stonehenge and all its surroundings remain powerful witnesses to the once great civilizations of the Stone and Bronze Ages.Map showing the location of StonehengeUnit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK Shakespeares Globe Theatre A theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeares playing company, the Lord Chamberlains Men, and was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613. A second Globe Theatre was rebuilt on the same site by June 1614 and closed in 1642.Exterior of the modern reproduction of the Globe Interior of the modern reconstructionUnit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK King ArthurA legendary figure in the 5th century AD in British history. According to the legend, Arthur gathered a company of knights who sat together at Arthur’s castle. He created the famous “round table” at which all would have equal right to be the king, sense of democracy. He united the British, and with his magical sword, Excalibur, drove the Saxons back.Statue of King Arthur The Lady of the Lake gives Excalibur to King ArthurUnit Two History—Lesson 3 A Brief History of the UK Tea