Case Study 13
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Objets d'étude 2 et 3
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
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Commonwealth Trivia Challenge
Congratulations! You've been chosen for the Ultimate Commonwealth Trivia Challenge! Get ready to showcase your knowledge of the history, geography and values on the Commonwealth. A challenge where every answer brings you closer to victory! Will you claim the crown of Commonwealth champion?
Congratulations! You've been chosen for the Ultimate Commonwealth Trivia Challenge! Get ready to showcase your knowledge of the history, geography and values on the Commonwealth. A challenge where every answer brings you closer to victory! Will you claim the crown of Commonwealth champion?
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1A kaleidoscope of vibrant nations
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Step 1
1
Look at the map and guess which continent has
the most Commonwealth countries. Then turn
the page and check your answer in document 5.
2
Looking at the photos, can you match them to
their Commonwealth countries? What clues
helped you decide? Were you surprised by any
of the answers?
Action!
Research one additional photo from a Commonwealth country and see if your classmates can guess the location. Be ready to explain where it was taken and why you chose it.
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2Top facts about the Commonwealth
Top facts about the Commonwealth
1. How big is the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth has 56 nations across six continents. It represents 2.7 billion people (about 30% of the global population with 60% under the age of 29).
2. Where does the Commonwealth come from?
In 2024, the Commonwealth celebrated its 75th anniversary. Emerging from the British Empire, the Commonwealth became a voluntary association of equal, independent nations in 1949 with the London Declaration, which allowed new republics to remain members. The symbolic Heads of the Commonwealth work hand in hand with the Commonwealth Secretary-Generals.
3. Who can join the Commonwealth?
Any country can join the Commonwealth as long as they share its values, even without any colonial ties. Membership can also be suspended if nations fail to uphold democratic principles.
The Commonwealth has 56 nations across six continents. It represents 2.7 billion people (about 30% of the global population with 60% under the age of 29).
2. Where does the Commonwealth come from?
In 2024, the Commonwealth celebrated its 75th anniversary. Emerging from the British Empire, the Commonwealth became a voluntary association of equal, independent nations in 1949 with the London Declaration, which allowed new republics to remain members. The symbolic Heads of the Commonwealth work hand in hand with the Commonwealth Secretary-Generals.
3. Who can join the Commonwealth?
Any country can join the Commonwealth as long as they share its values, even without any colonial ties. Membership can also be suspended if nations fail to uphold democratic principles.
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3The Commonwealth through time
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Step 2
1
Read the text and pick out figures. What strikes
you about the demographics?
2
How and when did the Commonwealth officially
become a voluntary association?
3
Look at the timeline and note down who
the Heads of the Commonwealth and the
Commonwealth Secretary-Generals have been.
Find information about how they work together.
4
Find words referring to key values in both
documents.
Action!
Choose three facts from the page and turn them into fill-in-the blank questions. In pairs, quiz each other!
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4Growing together
Procession of Commonwealth member states' flags at the 2024 Commonwealth Day Service in London.
Vidéo associée
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Step 3
1
Watch the video. How has Commonwealth membership changed over time?
2
Pick out advantages of being a member.
3
What role does the Commonwealth play in promoting democracy?
Action!
Choose one key reason why the Commonwealth is expanding. Reframe it as a multiple-choice question with one correct and three incorrect but plausible answers. Swap your question with a partner and see if they can get it right!
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5The 56 current Commonwealth countries at a glance
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656 flags for 56 nations
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The Commonwealth includes different political systems:
Realm: a sovereign nation that recognises the British monarch as head of state.
Republic: a country with an elected or appointed president instead of the British monarch.
Monarchy: an independent nation with its own monarch.
Dominion: the term is now largely obsolete but was used to describe early Commonwealth members.
Realm: a sovereign nation that recognises the British monarch as head of state.
Republic: a country with an elected or appointed president instead of the British monarch.
Monarchy: an independent nation with its own monarch.
Dominion: the term is now largely obsolete but was used to describe early Commonwealth members.
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Step 4
1
Look at the table and read the Culture note. How are Commonwealth countries categorised politically?
2
Name the Commonwealth countries that feature the Union Jack on their flag. What other symbols can you identify?
Action!
Each team looks at one document (Team 1: political status; Team 2: flags).
One team picks a country and states its political status and continent. The other team must guess the country and answer describing its flag.
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Ready...
- Go over this Case Study to select information you want to quiz your classmates about.
- Select key dates, facts and figures that are essential to understanding the topic.
Steady...
- Create your questions using multiple-choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank formats.
- Make some questions easy, some tricky!
- Don't forget to provide answers too.
Go!
- Now it's time to quiz your opposing team with your best questions! They will be firing back! So stay sharp, think fast, and be a fair player!
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