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d is __________. A. Belfast B. Cardiff C. Edinburgh D. Dublin8. Britain’s climate is influenced by ______ which brings about affluent rain to the British Isles. A. the Atlantic Gulf Stream B. the equatorC. the Pacific Current D. the Brazil currentII. Read the following statements carefully and decide whether they are True or False.1. To the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as Scotland. 2. The Pennines are known as the “Backbone of England”. 3. London, the capital of the UK, is situated on the Severn River near its mouth.4. The official name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 5. The longest river in Britain is River Thames. 6. God Save the Queen is a national anthem used only in Britain. 7. The highest point of the Pennines is Cross Fell which is 893 meters high.III. Fill in the blanks1. The capital of the Scotland is ___________, the capital of Wales is ________ , the capital of the Republic of Ireland is __________ and the capital of Northern Ireland is _____________. 2. The highest peak of Britain is __________. It is located in the Highlands of Scotland. 3. _________ is the largest and most populous of the three political divisions on the island of Great Britain. 4. _______________ is the longest river in Britain. 5. The “Backbone of England” refers to the __________________. 6. ______________ is the most important river in London. 7. _________________ is the largest lake in Britain which is located in Northern Ireland. 8. The British national anthem is ____________________. 9. The British Isles are made up of two large islands _____________ and ___________, and hundreds of small ones. 10. The three political divisions on the island of Great Britain are _________, ________, and _______. IV. Directions: Give a brief answer to each of the following questions.1. What is the general climate in Britain?2. What does “UK ” stand for? 3. What is UK made up of? Chapter 2 General Study of USAI. Fill in the blanks.1. The full name of US is _________________.2. The USA consists of _____ states and a federal district of ______________.3. _______________ located in New York Harbor is a symbol of liberty.4. The national flower and tree of America is ______and _____.5. The nickname of US is __________.6. The capital city of US is __________.7. US can be divided into _____ distinct areas based on the geographical features.8. _________ is the lowest point of America.9. Among the Great Lakes, ________ is pletely in America.10. Between the Appalachian and Rochies is the __________.11. The Yellowstone National Park is primarily in ______.12. The largest state in US is __________.13. _______________ is the largest Mississippi tributary measured by water volume.14. The longest river in North America is ____________.15. The most populous city in the United States is_______.16. The Great Lakes include ___________, __________, _________, _________, and __________.II. Read the following statements carefully and decide whether they are True or False.1. The African Americans is the largest racial minority.2. Mississippi River is the longest river in the world.3. The USA is the fourth largest country in the world in population.4. Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, globally recognized as the center of the motion picture industry.5. “The starspangled banner” is the national anthem of the USA. Chapter 3 British HistoryI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C, D. Choose the best one to plete the statement.1. The English people are descendants of ________. A. Celts B. Romans C. AngloSaxons D. Danes2. Britian entered into society of feudalism after the ________ Conquest. A. Roman B. AngloSaxon C. Norman D Danish3. The Romans led by Julius Caesar launched their first invasion on Britain in _______.A. 200 . B. 55 . C. 55 . D. 410 A. D.4. The Hundred Years’ War started in _________. A. 1733 B. 1453 C. 1337 D. 13575. The earliest settlers on the British Isles were the ________. A. Celts B. Gaels C. Iberians D. Brythons6. The Wars of Roses were fought between the House of __________ and theHouse of __________. A. Lanchester, York B. Lanchester, KentC. Lancaster, Kent D. Lancaster, York7. Christmas Day ______, Duke William was crowned in Westminster Abbey. A. 1056 B. 1066 C. 1006 D. 1060II. Read the following statements carefully and decide whether they are True or False.1. It was the Angles who gave their name to England and the English people. 2. The Hundred Year’s War is a civil war. 3. The AngloSaxon Conquest was important in English history because it laid the foundation on which the English nation was to be formed. 4. The Great Charter was signed in 1215 by King John. 5. Henry II started the English Reformation and established the Church of England. III. Fill in the blanks1. The England Civil War was also called __________ between two Houses. 2. The greatest contribution Romans brought to the English nation is _________.3. _______ was the founder of the English legal system and the Common Law4. It is generally believed that fedualism in England ended with ____________.5. The English Reformation is a reform in ________.6. Bill of Rights means the beginning of the age of _____________.7. _______ was the ancestors of Scots and Irish.8. England and the English language derived from ____________.9. ________ marked the beginning of English fedual society.IV. Explain the following terms in English.1. Norman Conquest of 1066 Chapter 4 American HistoryI. For each statement there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the