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During which centuries did England establish its overseas possessions and trading posts that laid the foundation for the British Empire?
During which centuries did England establish its overseas possessions and trading posts that laid the foundation for the British Empire?
Which country established the first overseas possessions and trading posts that eventually led to the formation of the British Empire?
Which country established the first overseas possessions and trading posts that eventually led to the formation of the British Empire?
What was the approximate percentage of the world population that the British Empire held sway over in 1913?
What was the approximate percentage of the world population that the British Empire held sway over in 1913?
What was the approximate percentage of the Earth's total land area covered by the British Empire in 1920?
What was the approximate percentage of the Earth's total land area covered by the British Empire in 1920?
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What phrase was used to describe the British Empire at the peak of its power?
What phrase was used to describe the British Empire at the peak of its power?
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Study Notes
Establishment of the British Empire
- England established its overseas possessions and trading posts that laid the foundation for the British Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries.
- It was England that established the first overseas possessions and trading posts that eventually led to the formation of the British Empire.
Extent of the British Empire
- In 1913, the British Empire held sway over approximately 20% of the world population.
- By 1920, the British Empire covered approximately 20% of the Earth's total land area.
Description of the British Empire
- The British Empire at the peak of its power was often described as "the empire on which the sun never sets."
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Test your knowledge about the British Empire and its historical significance with this quiz. Explore its dominions, colonies, and trading posts, and learn about its rise and fall. Challenge yourself with questions about its size, influence, and impact on the world.
