MI6

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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.

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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 founding year?1909
2. What is the official designation?Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)
3. What does MI6 do to keep Britain safe?MI6 is Britain's secret service that gathers information from other countries. It helps stop terrorist plans, prevent dangerous weapons from spreading, and protect against cyber attacks.
4. When did MI6 start and how did it get its name?MI6 began in 1909 as part of the Secret Service Bureau. It became known as MI6 during World War II.

Statutory Footing: Establishing an organization's operations and existence under formal law and legislation.
Extraordinary Rendition: The transfer of an individual from one state to another, typically by secret police or intelligence agencies, without legal oversight.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT): Intelligence derived from human sources, often through espionage, interrogation, or personal relationships.
Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance: A multilateral intelligence-sharing agreement between the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.