The British Empire: Expansion and Decline

The British Empire: Expansion and Decline

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 1+ times

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The video explores the rise and fall of the British Empire, starting with the establishment of penal colonies in Australia and New Zealand. It covers the Napoleonic Wars, the era of Pax Britannica, and the Opium Wars with China. The narrative continues with the Great Game against Russia, the Irish Potato Famine, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The video also discusses British imperial expansion in Africa, the impact of the World Wars, and the process of decolonization, concluding with the legacy of the British Empire.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Britain establishing a penal colony in Australia?

To establish a military base

To relieve overcrowded prisons

To find new resources

To expand trade routes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main outcome of the Opium Wars for Britain?

Ending the opium trade

Establishing a military base in China

Gaining control over Hong Kong

Loss of trade with China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

High taxes on Indian textiles

Lack of British military support

Introduction of new British laws

Religious insensitivity by the British

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technological advancement was crucial for British colonial dominance during the Industrial Revolution?

The steam engine

The automobile

The telephone

The printing press

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

To establish trade routes in Asia

To divide Africa among European powers

To end the Opium Wars

To negotiate peace in Europe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common belief about the British Empire among its supporters?

It was an oppressive force

It was a civilizing influence

It was a temporary arrangement

It was economically detrimental

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major factor in the decline of the British Empire after World War II?

Rising anti-imperialist sentiment

Economic prosperity

Technological stagnation

Increased colonial support

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