The British Empire
Members
Facts about the Commonwealth (1)
Facts about the Commonwealth (2)
Requirements
100
Which country decided to create the British Empire ?
It was the United Kingdom of Great Britain
100
What is the name of this former British colony located north of the USA ?
It is Canada.
100

Can you describe the flag of the Commonwealth ?

The globe represents the fact that it is a world-wide organisation, while the spears around the globe are arranged to look like a ‘C’ for Commonwealth. The spears represent the different aspects of this voluntary association

100

When is Commonwealth Day celebrated?

Every year on march 10th

100
What language is used in all communications inside the Commonweath meetings ?
English is used in the meetings.
200
What was the name given to the lands which were parts of the British empire ?
They were called colonies.
200

What member country is not a former British colony ?

Mozambique / Rwanda / Gabon / Togo

200

Who is the official head of the Commonwealth ?

At the moment, King Charles II is head of the Commonwealth

200

Which 2 countries joined the Commownealth in 2022?

Togo and Gabon

200

In order to become a new member of the Commonwealth, the application of this country must ...

...be accepted by ALL the current members of the Commonwealth.

300
What record did the British empire break ?
It was the largest empire in history.
300

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Sudan. Right or wrong? 

Wrong. (Sudan is not a member of the Commonwealth)

300

What was the first name of "The Commonwealth of Nations"

"The British Commonwealth"

300

What is present on the flags of many members of the Commonwealth?

It is the Union Jack (the British flag).

300

What must be the political status of all the members of the Commonwealth ?

All nations must be democracies.

400
What was the nickname given to the British empire ?
"The empire on which the sun never sets"
400
Which nation (apart from the UK) is a member of the Commonwealth and a member of the European Union too ?
It is the island nation of Cyprus.
400
Can you explain the expression "Commonwealth" in simple words ?
It means that these countries seek the common wealth. It means people are happier and richer together.
400

Where and when will the next Commonwealth games take place ?

The next Commonwealth games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, next summer.

400
If a country wants to become a member of the Commonwealth it must have...
...a direct link with an existing member.
500
Can you give two reasons why the British decided to create an empire ?
- for financial reasons (money) - for world domination (influence) - for cultural reasons
500
Which country is the smallest country in the Commonwealth ?
It is Tuvalu (a Polynesian isalnd nation in the Pacific ocean).
500

How many people live in the Commonwealth (2026 estimate) ?

The Commonwealth represents 2.7 billion people.

500

On what day is "Commonwealth day" celebrated  all over the world?

On the second Monday of March. This year it will be on Monday, March 9th.

500
What is the relationship between all the members inside the Commonwealth ?
They are all equal.
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