British Empire Origins: Explore the Roots of a Global Powerhouse

Question 1

Which event generally marks a crucial turning point in the history and expansion of the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

The Seven Years' War

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The Boer War

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The Napoleonic Wars

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The American Revolution

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to England's overseas expansion in the 16th and 17th centuries?

Accepted Answer

Weak military power

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Religious fervor

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Economic expansion

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Political stability

Question 3

The establishment of the East India Company in 1600 marked a significant turning point in the development of the British Empire because it:

Accepted Answer

Gave England a foothold in the lucrative Asian trade

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Established a permanent English presence in North America

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Led to the colonization of India

Question 4

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) for the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

Acquisition of French territories in North America

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Defeat by the French in India

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Loss of colonies in the Caribbean

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Weakening of the British Navy

Question 5

The American Revolution (1775-1783) resulted in:

Accepted Answer

The loss of Britain's thirteen American colonies

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The strengthening of British rule in India

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The end of the British Empire

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The establishment of a British dominion in Canada

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a major legacy of the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

The spread of global democracy

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The spread of industrialization

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The establishment of English as a global language

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The creation of new nation-states