WorksheetsThe British Empire and its legacy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
The rule of the British in India was called …
British Roj
British Roy
British Raj
British Ray
The British Empire was supposed to be a place where…
everyone is equal
the sun never sets
the streets were paved with gold
the sky is the limit
“Rule Britannia” refers to Britain…
wanting to make Britain great again
as a close ally of Europe
and its modest attitude
as a sea power
How much of the world’s population was under British rule when the Empire was at its peak?
1/2
1/3
1/4
1/5
When did the British rule in India stop?
1858
1947
1885
1974
Who was crowned “Empress of India” in 1876?
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Mary
Queen Victoria
Queen Anne
Britain’s idea of having a moral mission to civilize the world can be compared to…
going from rags to riches
the myth of the melting pot
Crèvecoeur’s new man
the idea of Manifest Destiny
What were the three parts of the triangular trade?
Europe, Australia, India
Europe, Africa, New World
Africa, New World, Australia
India, New World, Africa
What did all of Britain’s colonies have in common?
They were all bigger than Britain itself
They all joined the Commonwealth
They were all in Europe
English was their official language
What is one of the major legacies of the former British Empire?
The Union Jack
Britain’s multiculturalism
The status of the Royal Family
The British pound
