Isle of Man

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/isle-of-man

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 location?A self-governing British Crown Dependency situated in the Irish Sea
2. What is the Isle of Man and where is it located?The Isle of Man is a small island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. It has its own special rules and a unique culture.
3. Why is Tynwald special?Tynwald is the oldest parliament in the world that still works today. It was the first to let women vote in a general election in 1881.

Crown Dependency: A sovereign territory that has its own parliament and government but recognizes the British monarch as head of state.
Thalassocracy: A state whose power derives from its control of the sea.
Goidelic Languages: A branch of the Celtic language family, including Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx.
TT (Tourist Trophy): A world-famous and highly dangerous motorcycle road race held annually on the Isle of Man.