The British Empire
In the British Empire there were 500 million inhabitants.
How many people were there in the British Empire ?
The Commonwealth was created in 1926.
When was the Commonwealth created ?
There are 2.5 billion people in the Commonwealth
How many people are there in the Commonwealth ?
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The first colony was founded in 1585.
When was founded the first colony ?
56 members in the Commonwealth
How many members are there in the Commonwealth ?
The Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year, the second Monday of March, in all of the countries of the Commonwealth
When is the Commonwealth Day celebrated ?
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The British Empire was a global superpower and the largest empire on earth.
Why was the British Empire considered as a powerful empire ?
It's a voluntary association.
What is the Commonwealth ?
60% of people in the Commonwealth are aged 29 or under
What percentage of people are aged under 30 ?
To loose ties
To become distant without breaking relations
Many indigenous people suffered from exploitation, so the British Empire supported slavery and racism.
What were the consequences of British colonisation for indigenous people ?
The first country to become independant was India.
Which country is one of the most important members in the Commonwealth ?
The Commonwealth Games, also known as the Friendly Games, it's a sports event that takes place every four years. The coutries compete against each other.
How often do the Commonwealth Games happen ?
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The British Empire was a large territory, there were many colonies. It expanded trought conquest, coloniation and trade of spices, sugar, tea, tobacco, cotton, opium and textiles.
How did the British Empire become so powerful and wealthy ?
The goals are political and economics, the Commonwealth wanted to share peace, equality, development and democracy.
What values did the Commonwealth defend ?
The Commonwealth is originated from the British Empire when countries started to become independant and wanted to remain friends, this is how it started. It was known as the British Commonwealth of Nations
How did the Commonwealth begin after the end of the British Empire ?
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