The British Empire
British Identity and Nationalism
End of the British Empire
100

When did India become independent from Britain?

1947

100

Which war helped make Britains identity and made Winston Churchill a hero?

World war II

100

Which place was the last British colony to be handed over in 1997?

Hong Kong

200

What was the name of the rebellion in Kenya against British rule from 1952 to 1960?

The Mau Mau Uprising

200

What is the name of the group of former British colonies that stayed connected to the UK?

The Commonwealth of Nations

200

When did Britain leave Palestine?

1948

300

Which African country was the first to get independence from Britain in 1957?

Ghana

300

What big event in 2012 showed different parts of British identity in a fun way?

The opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics

300

Which two countries were created after India was divided in 1947?

India and Pakistan

400

What is the modern name of Northern Rhodesia which became independent in 1964?

Zambia

400

What is the name of the country that used to be Tanganyika and got independence in 1960?

Tanzania