1. Read the following text about the Commonwealth, and highlight important elements. Echoes Echoes of Empire ‒ of Empire ‒ Introduction Introduction What is the Commonwealth? Why is India part of it? What is the Commonwealth? Why is India part of it? Source : Françoise Grellet, A Cultural Guide , Nathan , 2024, p. 109-110 et 117-119 2. Same exercise for those texts about India. Focus on the link with Great Britain. 3. Now team up with one or two classmates to answer the questions below! 4. Write a summary of what you must remember about India and the Commonwealth. 5. For next time, learn the vocabulary below. Commonwealth of Nations 1. When was it created? 2. What was its founding document? 3. What do the 56 countries in the Commonwealth have in common? (several answers) 4. What was the first country to obtain its independence from the British Empire? 5. When did the other countries obtain theirs? 6. Who is the Head of the Commonwealth? 7. What are the main goals of the Commonwealth? India 1. What is the capital city of India? 2. When did it fall under British rule? 3. Who was crowned Empress of India? 4. How did Gandhi fight for independence? 5. What happened in 1947? 6. What is the main problem that has been plaguing India since its independence? Provide an example. 7. Why has India’s economy grown recently? 8. What are castes?