British Empire Quiz

How many overseas territories does the British government still hold power over?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

At its height, what percentage of the world's population did the British Empire rule?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which kingdom in the British Isles remained fiercely independent and resisted invasions from England?

• Wales

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Isle of Man

Which English colony established in North America failed dramatically with the colonists mysteriously disappearing?

• Roanoke Island

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Boston

Which joint stock company was granted a monopoly on English trade to the East Indies?

• Levant Company

• Hudson's Bay Company

• East India Company

• Virginia Company

Which Scottish colonization attempt ended in a total disaster and financial crisis for Scotland?

• Nova Scotia

• Cape Breton

• Carolina

• Darien Scheme

Which victory secured Britain's uncontested supremacy of the Royal Navy for the next 140 years?

• Battle of Trafalgar

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Agincourt

Which country did the British East India Company seize control of Hong Kong and Shanghai from?

• China

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Which rebellion in India led to the dissolution of the British East India Company and direct British rule?

• Sepoy Rebellion

• Boxer Rebellion

• Indian Rebellion of 1857

• Mau Mau Uprising

Which possession within the British Empire was colloquially named as the 'jewel in the crown'?

• Australia

• Canada

• India

• South Africa