British Empire 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: HowzatCreated on: 08-06-18 12:42 How many continents did the British Empire inhabit? All of them 1 of 9 By 1914, the British Empire was: 25% of world 2 of 9 What was the total number of convicts dumped in Australia by the British between 1758 and 1868? 162,000 3 of 9 In 1700, what was the most profitable part of the British Empire? Sugar in the West Indies 4 of 9 In the 1800's, Britain went to war with China over the right to sell what to the Chinese? Drugs 5 of 9 Uitlanders were: Rough prospectors 6 of 9 The discovery of Gold in Transvaal in 1850 made the population increase from 400,000 to: 1,000,000 7 of 9 What is "Kowtowing"? Lying on the floor and tapping your head on the floor 3 times. 8 of 9 In 1841, James Brooke negotiated a deal with the Sultan of Brunei and gained control of Sarawak. How did he do this? Provided law and order protection from Pirates 9 of 9
British aims in Egypt and Sudan in the years 1875 to 1898 were defensive, not expansionist 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
The experience of Empire: the cultural turn and the impact of imperialism on the periphery 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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