Global Studies Packet
Ch. 18: The British Isles
Name: ______________________________________
Due Date: ____________________________________
Vocabulary
Define the vocabulary words from page 257. For each term, draw a picture that represents it.
Term
CLASS WORK
Definition
Picture
PAGE 1
Countries of the British Isles
Use pages 258 to 259 of your textbook to complete this activity.
1. Why don’t some Britons think of themselves as Europeans?
2. What three countries make up Great Britain?
a.
b.
c.
3. If you are in Great Britain, what two countries lie across the Irish Sea?
a.
b.
4. How do ocean and seas that surround the British Isle shape its climate?
5. Other than English, what language is spoken in the British Isles?
6. Where do 75% of the people in the British Isles live?
CLASS WORK
PAGE 2
British Isles Map
Use pages 66 to 67 of the atlas to complete this map. Shade the territories that make up the
United Kingdom.
Countries
England
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales
.
Capital Cities
Belfast
Cardiff
Dublin
Edinburgh
London
Bodies of Water
.
.
Atlantic Ocean
English Channel
Irish Sea
North Sea
.
.
Thames River
Strait of Dover
CLASS WORK
PAGE 3
Defining British Words & Slang
We will define the following terms as a class. Then, you will use them to write a story
bangers and mash
football
bloke
gov’ner
bloody
knickers
bum
lift
cheers
lorry
chips
mate
coach
note
crisps
pissed
cue
piss off
geezer
rotten
holiday
Yank
CLASS WORK
PAGE 4
Using British Words & Slang
Write a story using at least 8 of the British terms. Underline the terms you use.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
CLASS WORK
PAGE 5
The Industrial Revolution
Use the reading to answer the questions on the following page.
CLASS WORK
PAGE 6
The Industrial Revolution
Use the reading to answer these questions in complete sentences.
1. What two major political changes occurred in the late 18th century?
2. What major change occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
3. Why does the reading suggest that it would be better to call this an “evolution” rather than a
“revolution?”
4. Describe the Industrial Revolution. Where did it start? When did it start? How long did it
continue? What was the most important invention?
5. What types of industries and inventions was the steam engine used in?
6. What three factors played a role in the industrial age?
7. Why does the reading suggest that the Industrial Revolution and Iron Age never really ended?
CLASS WORK
PAGE 7
Chapter 18 Review
Complete the chapter review activities on pages 270 to 271. Write out all answers fully!
Vocabulary Review (Write the sentence with the correct term. Underline the term.)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Chapter Quiz (Answer in complete sentences. Include the question in your answer.)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
HOMEWORK
PAGE 8
2. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
HOMEWORK
PAGE 9
Textbook Questions
Use your textbook to complete these questions.
The Oldest Industrial Nation p. 261
1. Prior to 1750, what was England’s economy based on?
2. By 1850, how had the manufacture of goods changed?
3. Why did cities form around industrial areas?
A New Class System pp. 262-263
4. “The industrial revolution changed the social structure of England.” What does social
structure mean?
5. What are three negative things about the new factories?
a.
b.
c.
6. Why did the Industrial Revolution create a new “middle class?”


7. What is one example of a Labour Party program?
HOMEWORK
PAGE 10
Chart Skills
HOMEWORK
PAGE 11
Ch. 18 Study Guide
Each Friday, we will have a quiz on the week’s packet. The most important things to
know are on this study guide.
1. Vocabulary
a. define the terms, use them in sentences, and give examples
2. Countries of the British Isles
a. list the three countries that are part of Great Britain
b. explain how surrounding bodies of water shape the climate of the British
Isles
3. British Isles Map
a. match countries, capitals and bodies of water with their locations (a practice
powerpoint is on Mr. Nolen’s website)
4. The Industrial Revolution
a. Identify the major change that was caused by the Industrial Revolution
b. describe the Industrial Revolution
5. Textbook Questions A New Class System
a. define social structure
b. list three negative effects of the Industrial Revolution
STUDY GUIDE
PAGE 12