History of Manchester

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 424.

Isle of Man

Questions to the Films

1. What people inhabited the Isle of Man in the ancient times?

2. What was the main building material and what can it tell us about the history

of the island?

3. What does the old legend say about the Isle of Man?

4. What symbols of early Christianity can we find on the island?

5. What is the vikings' cultural heritage on the island?

6. What holiday is celebrated on the 5^th of July?

7. What do you know about the system of government on the Isle of Man?

8. What is the national language and the population on the island?

9. What are the traditional skills and festivals?

10. What relation does St Patrick have with the island?

11. What do you know about:

Castletown, Castle island, animals, national symbols, Ramsey, Douglas?

12. What were the main sources of income of Manx people?

1. What Celtic tribe invaded Manchester?

2. Why was Manchester important in the Roman times?

3. Under what name was it known in the Roman times?

4. Where was the first relic of Christianity found in Britain and what was it?

5. What tribes plundered Manchester in 429?

6. When was the English revival start?

7. The words of what languages can we find in the proper names of Manchester?

8. What changes were made in Manchester under William the Conqueror?

9. What trade began to dominate in Manchester at the end of the 13^th c.?

10. In what county is Manchester situated?

11. What role did Manchester play in the Civil War?

12. What gave a new impetus to the cloth trade in the 18^th c.?

13. What is on the top of the Town Hall?

14. What is the name of Manchester football team?

15. How can you characterize the spirit of Manchester?

16. What were the things Manchester did first?