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Q1 - English - Basic knowledge about the British Empire etc.

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Britain build an empire?

a)

To make money and gain power

b)

To create art

c)

To help other countries

d)

To study science

2.

What event ended the First British Empire?

a)

World War I

b)

The American Revolution

c)

Brexit

d)

The signing of the Magna Carta

3.

Why did many people move to Britain after World War II?

a)

To find jobs

b)

To visit family

c)

To go on vacation

d)

To escape war

4.

Which flags are part of the Union Jack?

a)

England, Scotland, and Ireland

b)

England, Wales, and Scotland

c)

Scotland, Wales, and Ireland

d)

England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland

5.

What is the Commonwealth?

a)

A group of countries working together

b)

A group of British colonies

c)

A big empire

d)

A place for trade

6.

What is one reason the British Empire started losing colonies after World War II?

a)

People in the colonies wanted independence

b)

Britain ran out of money

c)

New empires replaced Britain

d)

The colonies were too far away

7.

What does the term "constitutional monarchy" mean?

a)

The king or queen has total power

b)

The king or queen shares power with a parliament

c)

There is no king or queen

d)

The king or queen is elected

8.

What does the Commonwealth encourage its members to do?

a)

Fight wars together

b)

Work towards shared goals

c)

Speak the same language

d)

Use the same currency

9.

This picture most likely displays…

a)

the first British Empire

b)

the second British Empire

c)

the Commonwealth

10.

This picture most likely displays…

a)

the first British Empire

b)

the second British Empire

c)

the Commonwealth