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Tell what you know about the following in your own words 1.The “Lost Generation” In the aftermath of World War I, many novelists produced a literature of disillusionment. Some lived in Europe. They were known as the “Lost Generation” Two of the most represe ntative writers of the “Lost Generation” were Hemingway and Fitzgerald. 2.The Canadian identity It refers to something which is distinctively Canadian, which is different from other countries, and which is the very reason for making Canada so special. For example, two official languages of English and French can be considered as part of the Canadian identity. 3.Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He participated in writing the Declaration of independence and making the US Constitution. 4.The Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights consists of the 10 amendments which were added to the Constitution in 1791. The Bill of Rights was passed to guarantee freedom and individual rights such as freedom of speech, the right to assemble in public places, the right to own weapons and so on. 5.Three Faiths in the US By the 1950s, the three faiths model of American religion had developed. Americans were considered to come in three basic varieties: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. In terms of numbers, the Protestants are the strongest, the Catholics are next to be Protestants and Jewish are the smallest among the three groups. 6.The functions of Parliament The functions of Parliaments are: to pass laws, to vote for taxation, to scrutinize government policy, administration and expenditure and to debate the major issues of the day. 7.King Arthur It is sad that he was the King of England in the 5th century and united the British and drove. the Saxons back with his magical sword, Excalibur. His real existence is in the central figure of many legends. 8.The impact of contact and colonization on the indigenous people 1)The indigenous people were dispossessed of the land they had lived on for tens of thousands of years \. 2)They were killed in violent skirmishes and massacres. 3)They contracted the diseases brought by the white settlers and as a result, their population fell drastically. 9. Where is New Zealand located? New Zealand is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, halfway between the equator and the South Pole. 10. Where is the highest peak in New Zealand? The highest peak, Mt Cook, is in the center of the mountain range, which is called the Southern Alps. 11. Why is Australia the flattest and lowest of continents? Because it is the least mountainous and most level of the world’s continents. One may even drive to the summit of Mount Kosciusko, which is the highest point in Australia. 12. How is Australia divided geographically? Generally Australia is divided into three topographical regions: the Western Plateau, the Eastern highlands and the Central Eastern Lowlands. 13. When and how did Canada become a sovereign nation? In 1931 by the Statute of Westminster, Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nation. 14. When does Mothe r’s Day fall on? What do children do on Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. This is a day on which children honor their mothers, give them gifts, or perhaps take them to a restaurant for dinner. 15. When and why was Martin Luther King rewarded the Nobel Prize for Peace? Because his contribution to the civil right’s movement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964. 16. What is the meaning of the “Lost Generation” ? The “Lost Generation” refers to those who are both phys ically and spiritually important. 17. What is the guiding principle of community college? The principle is higher education for everyone and the philosophy that equality must mean equal opportunity for self-realization and for recognition of individual differences. 18. What were the two focuses of the American educational reforms in the mid-1980s? They were the rising of the standards of teaching and learning and the restructuring of the schools. 19. What important thing did the Articles of Confederation do? The Articles of Confederation did one important thing: they formed a new nation - the United States. 20. What role has the constitution played? The Constitution has been the basis for the evolution of government institutions and for political stability, economic growth and social progresses in the United States. 21. What are the major natural resources of the United States? Fertile soil, forest, water and various minerals are major natural resources of the U.S. 22. What was the theory that the Soviet Union put forward after the WWII ended in September 1945? The theory was that there could be no long-term peaceful coexistence between socialism and capitalism and Soviet Union should rapidly built up its strength for the final struggle against capitalism, represented by the U.S. and UK. 23. What was the basic demand of the Progressive Movement? The basic demand of the Progressive Movement was government regulation of the economy and social conditions. 24. What was the result of the Paris Conference? The result of the Paris Conference was the emergence of the Versailles Treaty System in Europe and later the Washington System in Asia supplemented it. 25. Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? He issued the Emancipation Proclamation for the purpose of winning support for the Union at home and abroad by making the war a just war against slavery. 26. Where did a large number of people move to in the last great population movement? In the last great population movement, a large number of people moved to the sunbelt areas. 27. Where did a large number of people move to in the last great population movement? In the last great population movement, a large number of people moved to the sunbelt areas. 28. How many permanent kingdoms were there on the island by the third century AD? By the third century AD there were five permanent kingdoms on the island, including Ulster, Connacht, Leinster, Meath and Munster, with a high king at Tara 29. What foreign policy has Ireland adhered to since independence? Since independence Ireland has adhered to a policy of neutrality and nonalignment. 30. Who is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century? James Joyce is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.