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WorksheetsQ1 - English - Basic knowledge about the British Empire etc.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did Britain build an empire?
To make money and gain power
To create art
To help other countries
To study science
What event ended the First British Empire?
World War I
The American Revolution
Brexit
The signing of the Magna Carta
Why did many people move to Britain after World War II?
To find jobs
To visit family
To go on vacation
To escape war
Which flags are part of the Union Jack?
England, Scotland, and Ireland
England, Wales, and Scotland
Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
What is the Commonwealth?
A group of countries working together
A group of British colonies
A big empire
A place for trade
What is one reason the British Empire started losing colonies after World War II?
People in the colonies wanted independence
Britain ran out of money
New empires replaced Britain
The colonies were too far away
What does the term "constitutional monarchy" mean?
The king or queen has total power
The king or queen shares power with a parliament
There is no king or queen
The king or queen is elected
What does the Commonwealth encourage its members to do?
Fight wars together
Work towards shared goals
Speak the same language
Use the same currency
This picture most likely displays…
the first British Empire
the second British Empire
the Commonwealth
This picture most likely displays…
the first British Empire
the second British Empire
the Commonwealth
