The Origins of the Empire
Control of the Empire
Experience of the Empire
Vocabulary
Final Jeopardy
100

The British Empire was created to gain money, power, and spread _____________.

The British Empire was created to gain money, power, and spread Christianity.

100

The ____________ was in charge of managing the empire.

The Colonial Office was in charge of managing the empire.

100

The British returned control of __________ to China in _________.

The British returned control of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

100

a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

empire 帝国

200

Queen Elizabeth gave ________________ permission to set up a colony in ____________ in 1585.

Queen Elizabeth gave Walter Raleigh permission to set up a colony in Roanoke in 1585.

200

What were the people appointed to run British colonies called?

governors

200

How many people were part of the British Empire in 1922?

458 million people

200

imperialism 帝国主义 

a way that a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world

300

Roanoke colony failed by ___________.

Roanoke colony failed by 1590.

300

The _____________ kept shipping lanes for British ships, and the British Army was responsible for ensuring ____________ on the land.

The Royal Navy kept shipping lanes for British ships, and the British Army was responsible for ensuring rule of law on the land.

300

_______ was the first successful British colony in North America.

Jamestown was the first successful British colony in North America.

300

people who live in a land before any other people

indigenous 本土的

400

The British public saw the indigenous people in their colonies as "uncivilized" and believed they needed to bring _________ to them.

The British public saw the indigenous people in their colonies as "uncivilized" and believed they needed to bring civilization to them.

400

What was the purpose of forts in the British Empire? 

Forts were used to prevent uprisings against British rule

AND/OR

protect slave ships in Africa

AND/OR

protect trading posts and manage security


400

What was the name of the company founded by Cecil Rhodes? What did they name the country that they controlled?

The British South Africa Company

Rhodesia

400

Rhodesia in southern Africa was first set up as the British South Africa company, but in 1923 it became a ___________.

Rhodesia in southern Africa was first set up as the British South Africa company, but in 1923 it became a colony.

400

Share one team member's answer to question number 5 the comprehension questions for "How was the British Empire Controlled."

If you were an indigenous person living in a British colony, do you think you would listen to the orders of the governor? Why or why not? 如果你是居住在英国殖民地的土著人,你认为你会听从州长的命令吗? 为什么或者为什么不?

Each team will have the opportunity to share and will earn 1000 points for a complete answer.

500

What were the "Three C's" of British Imperialism?

-Commerce

-Christianity

-Civilization

500

How were dominions different from other British colonies and territories?

Dominions had more self governance, but they did not control their own foreign policy

500

What resource did the British mine in Rhodesia?

copper

500
New machines and sources of energy created during the _______________ allowed the British Empire to grow even larger in the 18th and 19th centuries.

New machines and sources of energy created during the Industrial Revolution allowed the British Empire to grow even larger in the 18th and 19th centuries.

500

Share the choices of that each team member made for the Research Question they will research for the Summative AND explain how TWO of the questions will help a British author to understand the perspective of an indigenous person living in the British Empire.分享每个团队成员对他们将研究的研究问题所做的选择,并解释其中两个问题将如何帮助英国作者理解生活在大英帝国的土著人的观点。

The team that finishes first AND is able to offer a complete answer will earn 2000 points.