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

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