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Empire and Its Legacies
Empire and Its Legacies
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1
When did the UK pass the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act?
1851
1834
1865
1807
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Which colony was considered the "jewel in the crown"?
Australia
India
South Africa
New England
3
What contributed to Britain's imperialist wealth?
Silver
Tea
Sugar
Slave trade
4
Who was declared Empress of India?
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Anne
5
When was the British Empire at its height?
Late 1800s
Before WWI
After WWII
Between WWI and WWII
6
Approximately how many slaves were transported across the Atlantic?
6-7 million
12-13 million
8-9 million
10-11 million
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What was the UK's first overseas colony?
The US
New Zealand
Australia
Ireland
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33 % of Britons believe the former colonies were better off for having been ruled by Britain.
False
True
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Which vegetable resulted in the death of at least a million Irish?
Onion
Cabbage
Potato
Carrot
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When was slavery officially abolished in British colonies?
1838
1857
1807
1815
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Who was Oliver Cromwell?
A king
An arch bishop
A prime minister
A lord protector
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Which of these were NOT an empire?
Switzerland
The Netherlands
Spain
France
