The British Empire: Expansion and Influence

What geographical feature of Great Britain reduced its likelihood of being invaded?

• Mountainous terrain

• Dense forests

• Desert surroundings

• Being an island

What was a key factor in the British Empire's maritime success?

• The invention of steamships

• The size and power of the Royal Navy

• The use of submarines

• Alliances with other European navies

Which act established a closed economy between the British Empire and its colonies?

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Navigation Act

• The Sugar Act

How did the British Empire primarily expand its influence globally?

• By establishing trading posts

• Through military conquest

• By forming alliances

• Through religious missions

What was the outcome of the American Revolutionary War for the British Empire?

• Expansion into South America

• Recognition of American independence

• Annexation of Canada

• Alliance with France

What marked the beginning of the second British Empire?

• The defeat of Napoleon

• The Industrial Revolution

• The colonization of South America

• The focus on Asia, Africa, and Australia

What was the doctrine of lapse?

• A religious conversion policy

• A naval strategy

• A trade agreement with China

• A policy to annex territories without natural heirs

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• To divide Africa among European powers

• To form a European Union

• To establish trade routes in Asia

• To end the American Revolutionary War

At its peak, what percentage of the world's land did the British Empire control?

• 10-15%

• 22-25%

• 40-45%

• 30-35%

What was a major driver of the British Empire's global influence?

• Military alliances

• Trade and naval power

• Cultural assimilation

• Religious conversion