The Empire
What was the British Empire's catchphrase?
The Empire where the sun never sets
How big was the Empire?
25% of the world's land surface
Which colony in terms of land area was the largest in the British Empire?
Canada, India or Australia
Canada
Britain's imperial century was between
1492-1600, 1626-1801 or 1815-1914
1815-1914
Why is tea so popular in Britain today?
Because of their trade with especially China and India
Which famous leader ruled the British Empire?
Queen Victoria
How could a small country like Britain rule so much territory?
Use of force and cooperation with local enforcement and rule
Why was India called 'the heart' of the British Empire?
India was the biggest and richest colony, it was important for trade routes between the other colonies and it was placed in the center
When did education up to the age of thirteen become mandatory in Britain?
1870, 1890 or 1910?
1870
What is the great british pound worth approximately today (in DKK)?
8,5 DKK
Why did the British Empire decline?
World wars left Britain weakened and less interested in its Empire and colonial nationalist movements used a range of methods to end British rule
In how many wars have Great Britain entered within the last 30 years?
7
After which war did most of Britain's colonies become independent?
World War I, World War II or The Cold War
World War II
The British Empire began with maritime explorations in the _____
13th and 14th, 15th and 16th or 17th and 18th centuries
15th and 16th centuries
How long did Queen Victoria rule?
63 years and 216 days , 65 years and 107 days or 67 years and 279 days
63 years and 216 days
What was the name of the British company that ruled India before the British government took control?
East India Company
What was the laissez-faire economic policy that the British adopted?
It meant that the state tried as far as possible not to interfere with free trade between individuals, buisnesses or states
Which of these countries was not part of the British Empire?
South Africa, New Zealand or Argentina
Argentina
When was the Trades Union Congress formed?
1841, 1867 or 1869
1869
What is Englands official national animal?
The lion
Was the British Empire a positive thing (and why)?
The question cannot be answered with a yes or no, because the it brought wealth, railways, education, trade and medical care but also meant loss of land, discrimination and prejudice
What did the former colonies NOT do after having achieved independence?
They formed completely independent states, they joined the Commenwealth of Nations or they formed the Post-Colonial Defence Organization
They did not form the Post-Colonial Defence Organization
Which colony was the smallest in the British Empire in land area?
Heligoland, Pitcairn Islands or Gibraltar
Heligoland
Does the British Empire still play an active role in the world today?
Not really, only for a few former colonies that still have ties with Britain through the Commonwealth
What was the capital of India under the British Empire?
Calcutta