What is an Empire? Flashcards
What is an Empire?
A country that rules over other countries.
What other Empires existed other than The British Empire?
The Roman Empire, The Portuguese Empire, The Ottoman Empire, The Spanish Empire
By 1900 how many people were part of The British Empire?
400 million people
The biggest empire in the world
1/4 of the world’s population
What does ‘the sun never sets on The British Empire’ mean?
To show how big it was - that is any part of the world there would be sunlight
Why did Britain want an Empire?
To sell goofs to the people in the colonies and make money
What other reasons did Britain use as an excuse for an Empire?
A moral mission - to civilise other countries and spread Christianity.
Who was Britain’s rival under Elizabeth I?
Spain - Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Castile
What religion was Elizabeth I?
Protestant
What religion was Spain?
Catholic
What is a colony?
A country that is ruled over by an Empire.
