British Empire Quiz for Ben
Explore the British Empire
Test your knowledge of the British Empire with this engaging quiz! Discover interesting facts and historical insights about one of the largest empires in history.
Challenge yourself with questions about:
- The beginnings of the Empire
- Key figures and territories
- Impact on the world
- Remarkable facts and statistics
How did the British Empire begin?
With overseas possessions and trading posts
The Seven Years War
The African Slave Trade
When was the British Empire founded?
Late 17th to Early 18th Century
Late 16th to Early 18th
Late 15th to Early 16th Century
A colony was ruled over by our monarch. The monarch appointed someone on the ground to be in charge. Who was this?
Lead Council
President
Commander
Governor
By 1913 the British Empire held sway over how many people?
400 million
412 million
312 million
By 1913 the British Empire held sway over what percentage of the world population?
13%
20%
23%
33%
Which of these countries were part of the British Empire?
Ireland
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Australia
Sudan
Algeria
By the start of the 20th Century, which two countries had begun to challenge Britain's economic lead
China
India
Germany
USA
All that is left of our Empire are the British Overseas Territories. How many of these are there?
10
12
14
16
Tick all countries that are British Overseas Territories.
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands
St Helena
Bermuda
Gibraltar
Ascension Island
The British Empire was composed of dominions. What is a dominion?
A royal colony
A self governing nation
A part of one nation that is geographically separate
What was one of the reasons that relations were strained between England and the 13 Colonies in America?
England were taking their natural resources
England were taking their workforce
England were charging them tax that was reinvested in the UK not US
Which company oversaw trade in India?
The North India Company
The East India Company
The West India Company
The South India Company
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