Unit II. History of the uk question time

Part II gives facts and information on the history of British people, the process of forming of the United Kingdom and some national symbols.

Before reading the texts below sum up your knowledge on this subject and try to answer the questions:

• What tribes lived originally on the British Isles? What peoples replaced them and how did it happen?

• What countries form the United Kingdom at present time? Were they always members of the same state?

• What does the name the Union Jack refer to? A person or an object?

Check your answers after reading the texts.

Text 1