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POLITICS VOCABULARY

This could be very useful in the case of social studies class, United Nations Model, IELTS and other exams and of course, as general knowledge. ESL Politics Vocabulary List with Definitions This list has ESL politics vocabulary words that you should try to learn so you can use them. Each word has a definition as well as the part of speech it represents. Following the list there is a set of flashcards you can download, and then you can listen to the recordings of the ESL politics vocabulary being spoken by a native English speaker. Ballot:  A piece of paper that lists all the options that can be voted for (same as ballot paper).  (noun) Ballot box:  The container that is used to hold all the used ballot papers.  (noun) Ballot paper:  A piece of paper that lists all the options that can be voted for (same as ballot).  (noun) Big government:  A description of government that is believed to be too much by some.  (noun) Bill:  A draft from of a law before it has been approved by a vo

COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES

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The word 'Nationality' is not often used in spoken English. It is a formal and official word and it appears more frequently in written English. You will find the word 'Nationality' is used a lot in the travel industry and for immigration. We almost never say: What is your nationality? We usually say: Where are you from? OR Where do you come from? To tell someone your nationality you DON'T say: My nationality is Colombian. You say: I'm COLOMBIAN Singular Plural Country Countries Nationality Nationalities List of Countries, Nationalities and their Languages Below is a list of countries with the appropriate nationality. The Language that appears is the main language that is spoken in the country. We have not included all the languages that they may speak in that country. Country Nationality Language Afghanistan Afghan Persian - Pashto Argentina Argentine Argentinian Spanish Australia Australian English Belgium Belgian French / Flemis

EUROPEAN HISTORY TIMELINE

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TRY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT ... Europe History Timeline INTERACTIVE MAP LINK HERE VIDEO SEARCH Print this map 3500 - 2600 BC  Minoan people settled the island of Crete, became an important maritime power trading with Egypt and Asia Minor 3000 BC  Aegeans and Minoans developed bronze tools and trade networks 3100 - 2400 BC  Construction of Stonehenge completed in England in multiple phases 2500 - 2000 BC  Use of bronze tools spread across mainland Europe 1900 - 1600 BC  Mycenaean Age began, Mycenaean people spread across the Greek mainland 1627 BC  Thera Volcano erupted, decimated nearby Minoan settlements, changed the climate of the entire region 1420 BC  Mycenaeans occupied the Minoan cities on Crete 1104 BC  Phoenicians founded the city of Cadiz in present day Spain 1085 BC  Madrid founded 900 - 800 BC  Greek city states founded. Greeks modified the Phoenician alphabet to create the Greek alphabet 776 BC  First Olympic games held in