Colonialism
This century saw the height of British colonial expansion, with control over nearly a quarter of the world’s land.
What is the 19th century?
This famous playwright wrote "Romeo and Juliet".
Who is William Shakespeare?
In 2016, this percentage of UK voters chose to leave the European Union.
What is 52%?
As of 2025, he is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
Who is King Charles III?
My Son the Fanatic explores identity struggles in this European country.
What is the United Kingdom?
This nickname was given to India due to its importance to the British Empire.
What is "the Jewel in the Crown"?
Parents of Queen Elizabeth I
Who are Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn?
Many younger voters were frustrated after the Brexit result, as they felt their future was decided by this group.
Who are older generations?
This palace in London is the official residence of the British monarch.
What is Buckingham Palace?
In "The Embassy of Cambodia", the protagonist Fatou is employed in this role in a wealthy home.
What is a housekeeper (or domestic worker)?
The British began colonizing this continent in 1788, using it as a penal colony.
What is Australia?
This English sea captain became the first to circumnavigate the globe and was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I.
Who is Sir Francis Drake?
Many "Leave" voters cited a desire to reclaim this, often associated with control over laws and borders.
What is sovereignty?
A British monarch is crowned in this historic location.
What is Westminster Abbey?
In "Shooting an Elephant", the narrator kills the elephant mainly for this reason
What is to avoid looking weak in front of the locals?
The Commonwealth is made up of this number of independent nations today
What is about 56 countries?
In 1588, England defeated this powerful naval fleet, solidifying Elizabeth’s reign.
What is the Spanish Armada?
Reducing this was a major reason cited by “Leave” campaigners.
What is immigration?
The monarch of the UK is also the ceremonial head of this international organization of former British colonies.
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
In "My Son the Fanatic", the father, Parvez, is most disturbed by his son’s shift toward this lifestyle.
What is Islamic fundamentalism (or religious extremism)?
This crop drove the economy of many British Caribbean colonies and fueled the transatlantic slave trade.
What is sugar?
This iconic theater was closely associated with Shakespeare.
What is the Globe Theatre?
After Brexit, the UK faced increased trade barriers and shortages due to this new relationship with the EU.
What is leaving the Single Market (or ending free movement of goods and people)?
This tragic royal marriage ended with a car crash in 1997 that shocked the world.
Who are Prince Charles and Princess Diana?
Parvez works as a professional in this field, symbolizing his integration into Western society.
What is a taxi driver?