British emprie Flashcards
why did britian want an empire?
- to get valuable raw materials and riches
- to trade goods with the colonise and make monney
- to become a powerful country
- to bring civilaztion to other countries
to benefit
å dra nytte av - to get helped by something .
how did britian gain control of india
- 1600s, british east india company began trading eith the mughal rulers
- 1757, after the battle of plassey, tthe company yook control over india
- 1857, after indian rebellion, queen victoria took direct conrol of india (the british raj)
- 1947, india independence
rebellion
opprør - an act of violent or open resistance to authority
migration
migrasjon - the movement of people from one place to another
Conquest
eurobring - the act of taking control of a place through force
civilization
sivilisasjon - a society with culture, laws and organization
what was the transatlantic slave trade?
it was that they transported people, goods and raw materials between britian and colonies in america, africa and the west indies
ruler
hersker - a person who governs or controls a land or people
how did britain empire come to an end?
1900s, many colonies wanted to become independent, and after fighting in 2 world wars, they didnt have the strengt to maintain all the countries
indigenous
urfolk - people who are origanilly from a place, not people who are from somewehre else
settlement
bosetting - a place where people establish a community
missionary
misjonær - a person sent to promote religion in foreign lands
government
regjering - the authority that rules the country
to tax
å skattelegge (take a percentage of the price of goods or service)
why should britain not be proud of its empire past?
- causes great suffering all over the world and was motivated by money and power
- had a role in slave trade, various massacres and the use of concentration camps in the boer war
- britain left chaos behing when they left, like the division og india and pakistan, and many former colonies in africa
to impose
å pålegge - to force something on people, even if they dont want it
why is the british empire something to be proud of?
- they brought good things like railways, hospitals and law and order to places like india and parts of africa
- the british empire was better than other empires at the time
- the birtain left great universities, sports teams, language and idea of democracy
- ex colonies are now members of commonwealth, which is good for trade.
raw materials
råvarer - natural resources used to produce goods
trade
handel - the exchange ofgoods and service
exploitation
utnyttelse - taking advantage of resources or people
what happened 1607?
jamestown colony established in virginia
empire
imperium - a group of countires or areas controlled by one rules or country
resistance
motstand - the refusal to accept or comply with something
to import
å importere - bringing goods into a country for sale from other countries
how many people did they rule over at their peak?
400 million
how much of the world did the british empire control?
one-quarter 1/4
to colonise
å kolonisere - to take control of another country and send people to live there
independence
uavhengighet - freedom from control by another country
which countries did the britain have control over
canada, ireland, jamaica, gambia, sierra leone, nigeria, australia, new zealand, egypt, sudan, south africa, hong kong, somaliland, uganda, gold coast, cyprus, pap new guinea, india
from when to when did the british empire last?
1600s to 1947
what happened in 1914?
world war 1
what happened 1857?
indian rebellion (first wae of indian independence)
what happened in 1601?
queen elizabeth 1 approves the british east india company
what happened in 1776
america gains independence
what happened in 1757?
battle of plassey: the british east india company gains control of india
what happened in 1939?
world war 2
what happened in 1833?
slavery offically stopped across the empire
what happened 1947?
india gains independence
what happened 1885?
the berlin conference (the scarmble for africa)
to export
å eksportere - sendig goods intro a country for sale.
Where is Egypt located?
North Africa
Egypt connects Africa and the Middle East.
Which countries border Egypt?
Libya, Sudan, Israel
Libya is to the west, Sudan is to the south, and Israel is to the northeast.
What is Egypt known for?
Nile River, deserts, pyramids
These are significant landmarks and geographical features.
In which empire was Egypt a part during the 19th century?
Ottoman Empire
Did Egypt have autonomy while being part of the Ottoman Empire?
Yes
What was the predominant religion of the Egyptian population in the 19th century?
Islam
What minority religion was present in Egypt during the 19th century?
Christianity
What was the center of society in Egypt during the 19th century?
Trade and the Nile River
What was the economic status of most people in Egypt during the 19th century?
Poor farmers
Did most farmers in Egypt during the 19th century own land?
No
Who had more power in the society of 19th century Egypt?
Wealthy landowners and merchants
Who were at the top of the social hierarchy in 19th century Egypt?
Khedives and their families
Why did Britain want control over the Suez Canal?
It was a key route for trade, especially to India.
The Suez Canal significantly shortened the sea route from Europe to Asia.
What valuable resource in Egypt was of interest to Britain?
Cotton
Cotton was crucial for British industries during the 19th century.
What were the main reasons for Britain’s interest in controlling Egypt?
Trade, power, and resources.
Control over Egypt was seen as essential for maintaining and expanding the British Empire.
In what year did Britain officially colonize Egypt?
1882
The colonization aimed to secure British interests in trade and resources.
Fill in the blank: Britain officially colonized Egypt in _______.
[1882]
Who played a significant role in Egypt before British control?
Khedive Ismail
What year was the Suez Canal completed?
1869
abolition
avskaffelse - the act of ending something
In what year did Britain invade Egypt?
1882
What was the outcome of the 1922 agreement for Egypt?
Egypt gained limited independence but remained under British influence
What type of colony was Egypt?
Exploitation colony
The British occupied Egypt primarily to benefit from its resources, economy, and strategic location.
What were the main reasons for British occupation of Egypt?
- To benefit from its resources
- To exploit its economy
- To utilize its strategic location
These factors contributed to the British colonial interests in Egypt.
In what year did the British invade Alexandria?
1882
When did the British officially leave Egypt?
1956
