Economic and political links between the UK and the wider world

This lesson looks at the importance of the UK economically and politically, on both a regional and global scale.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The south of the UK experiences... (choose 2).

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Longer life expectancy. Shorter life expectancy. Higher incomes. Lower incomes.

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Q2.The main cause of the north-south divide in the UK was...

Decentralisation. Deindustrialisation. Dendrochronology.

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Q3.Devolution of power is...

The sharing of decision making to regions across the UK. All decision making coming from Westminster (in London). Creating separate governments who do not have to report back to Westminster.

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Q4.Benefits of enterprise zones are... (choose 2).

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Increased tax rates. Reduced taxes. New development has strict planning laws. Improved infrastructure such as superfast broadband.

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Q5.The creation of the Northern Powerhouse has seen...

Investment of £80 million in schools. Investment of £70 million in schools. Investment of £700 million in schools.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.The south of the UK experiences... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Longer life expectancy. Shorter life expectancy. Higher incomes. Lower incomes.

1/5

Q2.The main cause of the north-south divide in the UK was...

Decentralisation. Deindustrialisation. Dendrochronology.

2/5

Q3.Devolution of power is...

The sharing of decision making to regions across the UK. All decision making coming from Westminster (in London). Creating separate governments who do not have to report back to Westminster.

3/5

Q4.Benefits of enterprise zones are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Increased tax rates. Reduced taxes. New development has strict planning laws. Improved infrastructure such as superfast broadband.

4/5

Q5.The creation of the Northern Powerhouse has seen...

Investment of £80 million in schools. Investment of £70 million in schools. Investment of £700 million in schools.

5/5

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How is the UK linked to the wider world? - quiz

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the UK's links to the world through trade, culture, transport and electronic communications.

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Q1.The definition for globalisation is....

The process which has created more independent states who are focused on maintaining their own cultures. The process which has created a more connected world, increasing movements of trade, people and culture worldwide. The process which has developed links within continents, rather than beyond them.

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Q2.How much are UK overseas exports worth?

£160 million £160 thousand £160 billion

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Q3.The Arctic Fibre links London to which Asian city?

Seoul Tokyo Bangkok

3/5

Q4.Southampton is one of the busiest...

Airports globally Ports globally Cities globally

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Q5.How many countries are part of the Commonwealth?

73 63 53

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How is the UK linked to the wider world? - quiz

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the UK's links to the world through trade, culture, transport and electronic communications.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.The definition for globalisation is....

1/5

Q2.How much are UK overseas exports worth?

£160 million £160 thousand £160 billion

2/5

Q3.The Arctic Fibre links London to which Asian city?

Seoul Tokyo Bangkok

3/5

Q4.Southampton is one of the busiest...

Airports globally Ports globally Cities globally

4/5

Q5.How many countries are part of the Commonwealth?

73 63 53

5/5

Lesson summary: Economic and political links between the UK and the wider world

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