Empires - British & Spanish
What is an Empire?
A group of countries ruled by one power
Who ruled India before the British?
Mughal Empire
Who was Elizabeth I?
Queen of England
Which country controlled Vietnam before independence?
France
What is a source in history?
Evidence from the past
Give one reason the British Empire expanded
Trade / resources / power
Give one impact of British rule on India
Railways / education / economic change
Give one challenge Elizabeth I faced
Religion / threats / legitimacy
What is resistance?
Opposing control or rule
What is significance?
Why something is important
What was life like in India before British rule?
Advanced society, trade, culture
What happened to the Aztecs after Spanish conquest?
Empire destroyed / population decline
How did Elizabeth respond to threats?
Compromise / strength / decisions
Give one example of Vietnamese resistance
Can Vuong movement
What is a line of argument?
A clear, structured explanation
How did the Spanish conquer the Aztecs?
Military force, alliances, disease
How are the British remembered differently in India?
Mixed views (positive + negative)
What challenges did Empress Dowager Cixi face?
Internal unrest / foreign pressure
What is the difference between violent and non-violent protest?
Use of force vs peaceful methods
Different evidence/views
Which empire had a greater impact and why?
Accept justified answers
Why do interpretations of empire differ?
Perspective, evidence, bias
Who was the more effective ruler and why?
Accept justified answers
Which method of resistance was most effective? Why?
Accept justified answers
Clear judgement + evidence + explanation