British Empire Quiz for Ben

How did the British Empire begin?

When was the British Empire founded?

A colony was ruled over by our monarch. The monarch appointed someone on the ground to be in charge. Who was this?

By 1913 the British Empire held sway over how many people?

By 1913 the British Empire held sway over what percentage of the world population?

Which of these countries were part of the British Empire?

Which of these countries was part of the French Empire?

Which of these countries was NOT part of the Spanish Empire?

By the start of the 20th Century, which two countries had begun to challenge Britain's economic lead

All that is left of our Empire are the British Overseas Territories. How many of these are there?

Tick all countries that are British Overseas Territories.

The British Empire was composed of dominions. What is a dominion?

What was one of the reasons that relations were strained between England and the 13 Colonies in America?

Which company oversaw trade in India?