The British Empire's Global Influence and Legacy

The British Empire's Global Influence and Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the vast reach of the British Empire, which at its peak controlled nearly a quarter of the Earth's landmass. It details the countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East that were part of the empire. The video highlights the struggle for independence in many regions, with specific examples from each continent. It concludes with a reflection on the empire's legacy and a call to engage with the content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which African country was the first to gain independence from British rule in 1957?

Nigeria

Ghana

Zimbabwe

Kenya

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a British colony in the Americas?

Barbados

Brazil

Jamaica

Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original number of British colonies that formed the United States?

15

13

10

12

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Asian country was under British rule from 1858 to 1947?

Vietnam

Thailand

China

India

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Middle Eastern country was a British protectorate until 1961?

Iraq

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

Jordan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two countries were key British territories in Oceania?

Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

Tonga and Nauru

Australia and New Zealand

Fiji and Samoa

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which island was jointly administered by the UK, Australia, and New Zealand after World War I?

Samoa

Nauru

Tonga

Fiji

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