100 Greatest Britons

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/100-greatest-britons

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the broadcaster?BBC
2. What is the year of poll?2002
3. What was the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll about?The BBC asked people to choose the most influential people in British history. It was a TV series and a public vote. It helped people think about who shaped the UK.
4. Who was chosen as number one on the list?Winston Churchill was the top choice. He is famous for leading Britain during World War II. Many people respect him for his courage and leadership.

Methodology: A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Cultural Phenomenon: An event or trend that becomes widely popular and influences society.
Historical Consciousness: The way people in a particular society understand and relate to the past.