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Discovering Scotland: History, Culture, and the Journey Towards Independence

Dive into the rich tapestry of Scotland, exploring its geography, history, and vibrant culture. From the ancient Bronze and Stone Ages to the Roman conquests and the impactful 1707 Union with England, Scotland's past is fascinating. Discover its economic evolution through industry and agriculture, and celebrate its cultural traditions, including folk music, kilts, and iconic dishes like haggis. Learn about the significant Scottish referendum of 2014, and engage with the beauty of its sights, from Edinburgh Castle to the mystical Loch Ness.

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Discovering Scotland: History, Culture, and the Journey Towards Independence

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  1. Barbora Morysková, V7A

  2. Introduction • Vocebulary • Basic Information • Geography • History • Economy • Culture • Sights • Scotish Referendum • Quiz

  3. vocebulary Stateemblem – státní znak Coal – uhlí mining – těžit Steel – ocel Cattle – dobytek Bagpipes – dudy Harp – Harfa Haggis – skopová tlačenka Kilt – skotská sukně Abbey – opatství Banknotes – bankovky Thrunk– kláda Dragging – přetahování Bronze Age – doba bronzová Stone Age – doba kamenná Iron Age – doba železná Monetary – peněžní

  4. Basic informations • Capital city: Edinnburg • Largest city: Glasgow • Anthem: FlowerofScotland • Population: 5 200 000 • Area: 78 000 km2 • Language: english, scottish, scottishgaelic • Currency: GBP (pound) • Statesystem: constitutional monarchy Scottish Flag StateEmblem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnKkN-DjXt8

  5. geography

  6. History • Discoversfrom Bronze Age, Stone Ageand Iron Age • TheRomans • try to conquer area oftodayScotland • HadrianWall -> protectionagaintsPictsreids • 8th century -> theVikings – ocuppyOrkneyandShetlands • 1707 – lawof Union • part of UK • 18th-19th century -> industryrevolution

  7. economy • Industry • Farming

  8. culture • Music • folk music andskottishdance • bagpipes, violin andharp • Festivals • haggis, whisky, • kilts • Literature • Robert Burns • Poems -> AuldLand Syne • Bern‘s Night • Hogmanay • Artur ConnanDoyle • StoriesofSherlockHolmes

  9. Culture • Sport • Football, Rugby, Horseracing, Golf, Tennis, Athletic • TheHighlandGames • since 11th century • celebrationofcultureandheritage • disciplines : tree trunk throwing, big stone throwingropedragging, scottishdance, …

  10. sights • EdinburgCastle • Castle Rock • 1707 -> skottishcrownjewels • MelroseAbbey • ScottishHighlands • 12th century • Falkirk Wheel • Boat lift • 2002

  11. Sights • Natinal park Loch Lemond • LochnessLake • Loch Ness monster

  12. Scottish referendum • 18th September 2014 • until 1707 independent • since -> part of UK • Scotland has : own Parlament in Eddinburg • banks • onwbanknotes • Economydepends on : anoil • electronics • Tourism • Monetary union • Scotlandstay as a part of Great Britan (53,3% -> againstindependence) • MaybesomedaywillbeScottisheconomystrongenought to be independent

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