The British Empire

The British Empire

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English

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Paula García

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which event marked the beginning of the decline of the British Empire? Options: American War of Independence, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War

Back

American War of Independence

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Englishman was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

Back

Sir Francis Drake

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which British trading organization virtually ruled India during the 17th and 18th centuries? Options: British East India Company, Virginia Company, Hudson's Bay Company, Dutch East India Company

Back

British East India Company

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country was the first to be settled by the English with penal colonies? Options: Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa

Back

Australia

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When was the slave trade finally made illegal in Britain?

Back

1807

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which reign did the English navy become the most powerful in the world after defeating the Spanish navy?

Back

Queen Elizabeth I

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did India finally become independent from British rule?

Back

1947

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