British Empire: Facts and Figures

The video explores the history of the British Empire, its vastness, and its decline. It imagines a modern recreation of the empire, highlighting its potential size, population, and economic status. The hypothetical empire would be diverse in language, ethnicity, and religion, with significant economic and military power. The video also considers the impact of reintegrating American colonies and concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

What was the territorial size of the British Empire at its peak in 1921?

• 25,000,000 km²

• 35,500,000 km²

• 45,000,000 km²

• 55,000,000 km²

When did the last British colony in Africa gain independence?

• 1990

• 2000

• 1980

• 1970

How many countries would the British Empire encompass if recreated today?

• 64

• 54

• 84

• 74

What would be the GDP of the hypothetical British Empire?

• US$ 10 Trillion

• US$ 20 Trillion

• US$ 13.078 Trillion

• US$ 15 Trillion

Which city would likely become the capital of the hypothetical British Empire?

• London

• Lagos

• Delhi

• Karachi

What percentage of the hypothetical British Empire's population would be Asian or Pacific Islander?

• 59%

• 69%

• 79%

• 89%

Which language would be the most spoken in the hypothetical British Empire?

• Urdu

• Bengali

• Hindi

• English

What is the largest religious group in the hypothetical British Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What would be the economic impact of reintegrating the original American colonies into the British Empire?

• Increase GDP by US$ 9 Trillion

• Increase GDP by US$ 12 Trillion

• Increase GDP by US$ 3 Trillion

• Increase GDP by US$ 6 Trillion

What percentage of the hypothetical British Empire's population would be classified as white?

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%