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