1. Chapter Fifteen The British Isles and Nordic Nations
Section One
England

2. The British Isles Two countries in the British Isles:
The Republic of Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Five Names for the U.K.:
The United Kingdom (U.K.)
England
Britain
Great Britain
The four regions of the U.K.
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
The Island of Britain:
The Island of Ireland:

3. England’s Physical Features
Key Terms:
Fertile- able to produce abundant crops.
Bodies of water that surround the British Isles:
Atlantic Ocean
English Channel
North Sea
Read the text and explain how each of these places is related to the economic development of England:
Thames River
Pennine Chain
Lowlands
Midlands

4. Rise of London as a Trade Center
Read and answer the following:
Why was London not a major port before 1500?
What increased London’s importance as a port after 1500?
How have trade routes changed since the 1500’s?
How might such a shift in trade affect London’s relative advantage as a port?

5. Economic Activities Key Terms:
Ore- rocky material containing a valuable mineral.
Tertiary economic activities- service industries, such as, finance, insurance, and tourism.
Read and answer:
What impact did technological innovations have on the British economy?
What impact did they have on Britain’s physical landscape?
What part of England is a center of industry?

6. Quiz Review Questions Define: Tertiary economic activities Estuary Ore
Fertile
Euro
Describe England’s climate
What is England’s most densely populated region?