Humanaties: History Flashcards
How many colonies did Britain rule by 1900?
56 colonies
Why did people think that they needed an empire?
it made their country rich
Why did people say that the sun never set on the British Empire?
Britain had colonized so many areas worldwide, that the sun had to be shining on at least one of them!
Which year was Britain at its peak?
1921
Give two areas that Britain keeps for protection.
Gibratar, South Africa
Why did people were encouraged to emigrate to the colonies like Canada and Australia?
Britain was overpopulated
Who was the famous explorer from Europe who tried to find the source of the River Nile?
John Speke
Who was the successful explorer in West Africa?
Mary Kingsley in 1890s
Why did Mary Slessor spend years in faraway places?
wanted to persuade people to become christain
What are the goods that Britain wanted from India?
silk spices, jute, cotton, tea, coffee
Which company started trading with India in the time of Queen Elizabeth 1
The British India company
Why did a huge revolt break out in 1857?
Harsh British Rules
Why did the British want revenge?
British woman and children were killed by missionarie
What are the ways people think about the events of 1857?
Pro-British: mutiny or rebellion against British rule.
Pro Indian: to win India back from the British/to become independent
When was the Victoria railway station in Mumbai opened?
1888
