35 POINTS!
Directions: Answer the following questions regarding the “Greatest Britons” poll. You may have to briefly research each individual to be able to answer the questions.

The “Greatest Britons” Poll Results: In the lesson, you saw this list of individuals who are considered the “Greatest Britons” from a poll taken by BBC News in 2002. Each is listed along with his or her rank of importance according to the poll.

Sir Winston Churchill, (1874–1965)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, (1806–1859)
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997)
Charles Darwin (1809–1882)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
Sir Isaac Newton (1643–1727)
Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533–1603)
John Lennon (1940–1980)
Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758–1805)
Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658)

Question 1
How far do you agree with this list? Explain your answer.

Question 2
Why is each of these individuals significant (individually explain them)?

Question 3
Should Winston Churchill be considered number one among “greatest Britons”? Why or why not?