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British Empire Quiz
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True or False: The British Empire is the 2nd biggest empire in history
True
False
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True or False: The British Empire never established a colony in South America.
True
False
3
How many colonies did the British Empire have in 1924?
58
84
36
110
4
What invention improved supply import to South Africa?
Horse and buggy
Steamboat
Automobile
5
What were some negative influences of the British Empire?
They harmed many colonies
7/10 of Europe was conquered by Europe
It brought the black death to the areas of Asia they went to
They brought new technology to the wrong people
6
In the early twentieth century, the British Empire controlled:
1 billion people
750 million people
450 million people
225 million people
7
Demand for sugar and tobacco led to the growth of plantations. Cheap labor brought more slaves
False
True
8
What percentage of the world’s land area did the British Empire occupy at its peak?
20%
16%
25%
22%
9
When did the British Empire end in India?
August 1947
September 1974
August 1847
December 1950
10
What materials and goods did Britain seek from China?
Coffee, Steel, Coal
Iron, Chocolate, Cotton
Copper, Silver, Gold
Tea, Porcelain, Silk
11
The British Empire abolished slavery in what year?
1820
1833
1807
1872
12
When did the British Empire first start to meet its end?
Before World War II
After World War II
After World War I
During the Cold War
