NationStates Jolt Archive

According to recent studies, British people don't know very much about the Empire at all, so I would like you all to answer the following questions WITHOUT looking up the answers / going on google / whatever. You can if you want I suppose, but then it won't be an accurate poll.

Please answer yes / no / dont know unless otherwise stated. There are twenty questions. It should only take a minute - if you dont know the answer to a question then say so and move on. Some questions are very easy, others harder.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

Britain had an empire? :p

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
a quarter!
2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1999

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
no

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
no

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
6

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
1797

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
1923

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
falkland islands

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
yes

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms
of power at its height?
major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
1904

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
some of them! but generally no!

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
1805

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
bits of it were

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Atlee

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
yes


Some of those were guesses!!! how many did I get right?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1999Correction, that was in 1997.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/3?

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
I am bad at dates.

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
dito

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
No, Germany, later Belgium.

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
no, Hong Kong was

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
no, France I believe

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
Today? Only Gibraltar, I think.

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
...

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
18... something

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
...

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Gibraltar

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
yes

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
ENORMOUS

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
...

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
It did a better job then most other colonial powers.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
...

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
I believe it was

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Machiavelli?

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
Ha!

According to recent studies, British people don't know very much about the Empire at all, so I would like you all to answer the following questions WITHOUT looking up the answers / going on google / whatever. You can if you want I suppose, but then it won't be an accurate poll.

Please answer yes / no / dont know unless otherwise stated. There are twenty questions. It should only take a minute - if you dont know the answer to a question then say so and move on. Some questions are very easy, others harder.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/6
2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1945
3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1999
4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
yes
5) Was China part of the British Empire?
a bit
6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
no
7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
yes
8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
5 or 6
9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
1912ish
10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1815
11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
?
12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
uk virgin islands
13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
isn't this an opinion question?
14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
I guess about 2/3 as major as Rome
15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
?
16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
not my empire to regret
17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
1812
18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
yes, at least part
19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
?
20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
opinion?


me->From the USA

CelebrityFrogs: Obviosuly I cant tell you the answers yet, but I can say that of the 16 that can be got right (ie not the opinionated questions) you got 13 right, give or take 1 or 2 either way.

Correction, that was in 1997.

Thanks for that entirely useful input!!!

Haken Rider: Only 5, but a lot of passes, so no shame for that. Too many dates I imagine.

Irrational Numbers: 7. And yes, this is a poll not a test. They are meant to be opinion questions. Only 16 are right / wrong answers.

Please note: Im not going through them with a fine toothcombe, there may be 1 or 2 mark innaccuracies either way.

I'll post the well-researched right answers later, when more have replied.

Thanks for that entirely useful input!!!Why thank you!

According to recent studies, British people don't know very much about the Empire at all, so I would like you all to answer the following questions WITHOUT looking up the answers / going on google / whatever. You can if you want I suppose, but then it won't be an accurate poll.

Please answer yes / no / dont know unless otherwise stated. There are twenty questions. It should only take a minute - if you dont know the answer to a question then say so and move on. Some questions are very easy, others harder.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
I'm a Canadian, but I'll give it a shot:

1. 1/4
2. 1948
3. 1997
4. No.
5. No.
6. No.
7. Yes.
8. _____ (no idea)
9. 1811
10. 1815
11. 1901
12. Falkland Islands.
13. Yes.
14. Major.
15. _____ (no idea)
16. No.
17. 1941 ;)
18. Yes. (the Thirteen Colonies)
19. Clement Atlee (?)
20. Yes.

BRITAIN RULES!!
We should kick out the lunatic fringe crap and set-up the enpire again conquer pathetic countries and rule what is rightfully ours..Africa wants when Mabnaghandi cam to Britian a journalist said what do you think of western civilisation he said i think it would be a good idea..thats coming from a man who if you take away his specs would look like mr mgoo..i mean c'mon conquer and control!

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/4

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
No

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
No, but Hong Kong was

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
No

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
Yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
Uh, lots?

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
Long time ago...

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
No ideeeeeaaaa

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
The Falkland Islands

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Yes

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
......

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
Yes

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
I'm not old enough to remember

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
Yes, most of the eastern coast states were.(In fact, the area I live in was once part of the British Empire.)

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Screw it. I don't know

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
Yes

BRITAIN RULES!!
We should kick out the lunatic fringe crap and set-up the enpire again conquer pathetic countries and rule what is rightfully ours..Africa wants when Mabnaghandi cam to Britian a journalist said what do you think of western civilisation he said i think it would be a good idea..thats coming from a man who if you take away his specs would look like mr mgoo..i mean c'mon conquer and control!

I wonder why you are called nutterstown???? well no clues here!!!

Haken Rider: Only 5, but a lot of passes, so no shame for that. Too many dates I imagine.
w00t!

Thanks for the trouble.
(I should have known the Hong Kong one, red it recently somewhere).

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
21% of land mass

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
no

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
no

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
a few

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
no idea

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
1920

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Falklands, Gibraltar

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
yes, they have sown the seeds for most African civil wars and Arab wars and Arab-Israel conflict and India-Pakistan conflict

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
moderate

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
no idea

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
why should I? the Brits should regret it tho', and be ashamed

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
1809 (at Trafalgar?)

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
no, the US was created in 1776 when we kicked you out

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
no idea (not Gandhi right?)

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
yes

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/4

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
Nope

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
Nope

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
Again nope!

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
Yup.

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
14

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
1800

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
1931

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Gibraltar

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Definatly

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms
of power at its height?
Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
1904 I'd guess

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
Yeah, imperialism is bad. Particularly see Amritsar and Mau Mau.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
1805?

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
Not the 'United States' but some of what now if the US was.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Clement Atlee

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
As a superpower yes, it still has disproportionate amount of influence though.

International Terrans: 11 - 13 Some of you have been getting answers really close together also very close to what I think they are and it's confusing me! When I publish the actual answers I'll get sources to back them up.

Selivaria: 10 - 11

I wonder why you are called nutterstown???? well no clues here!!!
Hey,hey,hey this country needs stabillity and a decent leader who can think,act and decide things without phoning America for permission..no-offence..i may not be this leader but we will get one and we will once again rule what is rightfully ours :mp5:

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/4

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1952?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
yes

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
no

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
several

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
1801

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1817?

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
no idea

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Pitcairn Islands

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
was, yes

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
major. the majorest

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
1600s?

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
not the empire, the actions

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
early 1800s

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
yes

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
no idea

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
no, its still in the top few most powerful countries

Hitlerreich: 9-10

Proletariat-Francais: 11

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?



1. 3/4.

2. 1909.

3. 1997.

4. No, it was part of Belgium.

5. I dont know, the British did take some part of it after the war, like Hong Kong, but I don't think all of it.

6. No.

7. Yes.

8. Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena and Ascension, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands.

9. 1801.

10. 1815.

11. 1901.

12. Pitcairn Islands.

13. In many ways, Yes.

14. The British Empire was a major power at it's height, Yes.

15. I have no idea, in the 18th C.?

16. It was bloody murder but the English still don't have the "ball's" to admitt it. Tyrants!

17. In the early 19th C., I think.

18. Yes.

19. Andrew Fisher, I think.

20. Yes.

I am not British so how did I do?

According to recent studies, British people don't know very much about the Empire at all, so I would like you all to answer the following questions WITHOUT looking up the answers / going on google / whatever. You can if you want I suppose, but then it won't be an accurate poll.

Please answer yes / no / dont know unless otherwise stated. There are twenty questions. It should only take a minute - if you dont know the answer to a question then say so and move on. Some questions are very easy, others harder.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

1/3?

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1947?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

1999

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

No

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

No

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

No

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

Technically six. Realistically, perhaps one (Northern Ireland). Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are parts of the Empire in name only.

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

Don't know.

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1814.

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

Don't know.

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

Canada.

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

Yes.

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

At its peak, it was a genuine world superpower.

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

1066?

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

Since I'm from one of the colonies, I'd say no. :p

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

In which year DIDN'T the British defeat the French navy at sea? lol I'd say 1805 (Battle of Trafalgar).

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

Not as the United States. As thirteen colonies, yes.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

I don't know. I'd guess Winston Churchill, but for some reason the name
Neville Chamberlain also comes to mind.

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

As a SUPERPOWER, yes. As a significant country in world affairs, no.

Nadkor: 7

Nadkor: 7
go on, tg me the ones i got wrong :)

North Island: 8

Sarzonia: 7

North Island: 8

Sarzonia: 7:(

Could you TG me what I got wrong?

Hey,hey,hey this country needs stabillity and a decent leader who can think,act and decide things without phoning America for permission..no-offence..i may not be this leader but we will get one and we will once again rule what is rightfully ours :mp5:

What are you? A true blue Brit? Take it from a true American, yes you need our permission, but it's not like we'll care so much for what your needs are so long as it doesn't interfer with our lust for oil. Watch ur mouth about us Americans...

I got my eye on you.... :sniper:

just kidding about the last part :D

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/4

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1951

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
No

5) Was China part of the British Empire?
No

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
No

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
Yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
Complete guess 7

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
No Idea

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
1812

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
no idea

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Gibralta

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Yes

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
Have we? I don't know

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
Some yes, some no. Too general a question

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
1820s (Guess)

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
No, It bacame the US after independence, the land occupied was.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Don't remember

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
Yes

Alien Born: 8

Ooh, I'm in the commonwealth. Does that count?

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

1/3. I think.

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1947.

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

1997.

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

No.
5) Was China part of the British Empire?

No.

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

No.
7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yes.

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

A bunch of islands. Don't know off the top of my head.

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

No clue.

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1815.
11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

Our Federation and first prime minister were in 1901. Effective home-rule was somewhat before this, I believe. EDIT- for some reason, 1892 springs to mind. Not sure why.
12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

England. :p
13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Yes
14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
Major.
15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
1500s? On Calais?
16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

Some actions, yes.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

1821?
18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

Several states of the modern US were. Some, such as California, Louisiana, etc. were not.
19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

No idea.

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

Still a "major" power, but not a superpower.

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

Around 2/3 or something. The sun never set on it, since God knew you cannot trust an Brit in the dark :p

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

Fairly sure it was the sixties, 61?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

Really should know this. Chris Patten visited my school shortly before the (or was it shortly after?) handover. 1995 I think.

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

No.


5) Was China part of the British Empire?
No
6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
No
7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
Yes? (I don't know what point exercise control means).
8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
c.14 I think

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
Learnt this last semester. I have terrible short term memory. Though I passed the Module.
10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
There is mpore to history the dates. I'll use my get out card that I am a social historian not a military one.
11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
?
12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Falkland Islands, though that may be a dependancy.
13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Yes
14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
Major, in its contemporary settings. Although in view of how powerful subsequent regimes have been, moderate.
15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
Before my time
16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
Not, I'm a second generation immigrant so it would be illogical.
17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
See my answer about being a social historian :p
18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
No, just the original 13 colonies, called the erm 13 Colonies.
19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Neil Kinnock
20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
Yes

i would appreciate if you mentioned Ireland gaining it's independance. you only mention the act of union and make no reference to the treaty that ended it. this seems to imply that the act of union is still in effect. i feel that this is important as it was a defining factor in the shape of the British commonwealth as it is today. also, nutterstown, britain never had the 'right' to rule those countries, and saying that it does/did could easily be misunderstood as racist.

I'm not very good at history :( Mainly guessing

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

1/3

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1926

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

2000

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

Yes

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

No

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

No

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yes

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

6

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1850

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1846

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

1890

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

Falklands!

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

Definately

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

1910

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

Some, yes

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

Whenever Waterloo was

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

That land was, Yes

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

Lloyd George

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

You never know, might come back round again...

Just you all wait. The empire will return!

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

¼ including all the territory we stole from the other empires :D

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

Pretty sure it was 1999 I can remember it happening

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

nope

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

I wish - no

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

Should have been - no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yep – we ruled it until the muslims forced us out

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

11

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1926

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

God only knows!

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

Gibraltar – The spanyards will never get there hands on it!

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

YES - Well India, austraila, Cananda and the USA would not be what they are today if not for the empire

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

Major – there has been no larger empire

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

Around Late Victorian times

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

Hell no!

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

1805 – sorry but we blow up the viccie French fleet at harbour in 1940

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

A large chunk of it was

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

Tony Blair – don’t know but Blair seamed o have been around far to long.

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

No - The Empire may have crumbled but we are far from finished

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
2/3

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

Dunno. Was it still called Rwanda back then cos thats a tough one. . . . .

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

No

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

No

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yes. There was a few battles fought there, methinks. (Omdurman, Khartoum)

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

Dunno, but I bet you can count them on one hand!!!

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1922

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

Haven't got a clue

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

The falklands

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

What a stupid question, OF COURSE IT DID!

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

1588, or sometime around then. Calais i think.
Although interestingly enough English monarchs still called themselves Kings of France until 1806!!! :D

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

Not really.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

I think 1805 is the obvious answer but I'm pretty damn sure there's been one since. . . .

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

Bits of it.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

Churchill

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

NO, NEVER. . . . . .:)

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1922


that's when we gained our independance, the act of union took our parliament.

Excellent ive got to go to bed-well dont have to but need to so ill amaze you tommorow. ;)

1 - 2/3
2 - 1945
3 - 1997
4 - No, it was Belgian
5 - No, if we exclude Hong Kong
6 - No
7 - Don't think so
8 - None, there is no empire anymore - it's the British Commonwealth now.
9 - Eep, I don't know
10 - Don't know
11 - Nope, don't know that either
12 - As said, there is no Empire... However Canada, for example, is a member of the Commonwealth.
13 - Yes... Look at the Israel/Palestine mess for example...
14 - Major, I imagine. Though I wasn't there...
15 - Never! not until we get Calais back!
16 - Yes... The invention of the concentration camp is one of the worst contributions my people have made to the world...
17 - Um, late 1800s....
18 - Well, there were colonies.... But wasn't it already independent by the time it became officially The United States?
19 - Was it still churchill? Or had Attlee come in by then?
20 - Yes indeed. But the government seem a bit deluded, we're just trailing the US politically now.

(Ok I posted this without reading the rest of the thread so I wouldn't be influenced, sorry if I got here too late...)

Neil Kinnock



I would love to live in your parallel universe where Kinnock actually won the election...

I would love to live in your parallel universe where Kinnock actually won the election...

NO THE HORROR, THE HORROR. :eek:

Clap clap, well done guys, this is not easy stuff, most of its actually a level history.

I did a lot of work on the British Empire while I was studying history in college, so I like to think I know enough about my homeland's history... I focussed more on Africa and America than the other half, but I covered pretty much everything. My problem isn't remembering dates, but remembering names...

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

One quarter of the planet's population and land.

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

India qualified for self-government in 1935, and was made 100% independent in 1947.

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

1999, I think.

EDIT: Duuuh, 1997, I remember because it was a almost a full year since I'd started high school.

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

To my knowledge it has only ever been occupied by Germany and Belgium, in terms of European countries anyway. If Britain has occupied the country, it's going to be news to me. News that's several decades, if not centuries, old, but there you go...

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

Due to the various Opium Wars, multiple parts of China fell under British rule at various points, however briefly. Shanghai was briefly held by British forces (after which treaties forced China to keep the city open to trade), as well as several other places, but Hong Kong was an official British holding until quite recently
The whole of China, though, was never part of the British Empire.

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

Not to my knowledge.

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

As I recall, Britain had joint rule over the Sudan, in conjunction with Egypt. I could be wrong on that one, though.

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

I couldn't tell you from memory, I'm afraid. Mostly just small islands, though.

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1801.

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1815.

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

Practically, 1942; theoretically and officially, 1986.

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

Falkland Islands.

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

Phenomenally important. The world would be a dramatically different place today if the small island of 'Great Britain' hadn't existed.

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

Most class it as a 'superpower', though I've heard references to 'hyperpower' in certain books and on certain websites. I would definitely say it was a superpower of the times.

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

1904? Seems like the appropriate time to do it, if any.

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

From a historical standpoint, there are no regrets. One must view history objectively, or one is not viewing history properly.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

1805? I'm not sure if that was the last one, but nothing comes to mind at the moment. Knowing me, I've probably forgotten the biggest war of all time somewhere, though.

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

No. The United States didn't exist when Britain operated colonies in North America. To clarify, I'm just being pedantic, I know what you meant :p. The regions now with the United States were, at some point, British.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

I couldn't tell you. Some people have trouble with dates, I go down the name route.

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

By no means is Britain the most powerful nation in the world, as they once were. But Britain is, I believe, the 5th most economically powerful country in the world (China is expected to surpass that rating some time this year, though, I think). Their military is not the largest in the world, but it is certainly one of, if not the most highly trained and well-equipped in the world, and is certainly respected by all. There is no doubt about Britain's capabilities, but as national pride continues to diminish their current standings may be lowered simply by a dip in morale. Something needs to happen to Britain, or Britain needs to do something, which will 'rally the troops' so to speak and get some national pride flowing again, if they wish to retain their capabilities.
Britain is trying to act like an empire, but without the resources of an empire; while this may seem foolhardy it could well be the determination which keeps Britain as a powerful international force well into the the 21st century.

I would love to live in your parallel universe where Kinnock actually won the election...

Ha.

It is the default option between my friends and I when we don't know the answer (or want to take the piss) to a question when its a person. When the answer is a country it is Belgium :D

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? 25%

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace? Err... 1956?

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China? 1999!

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire? Yep.

5) Was China part of the British Empire? Nope. Although we did inflict serious pwnage in the Opium wars. First ever drug related drive-by! Ha!

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire? Nope.

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan? Hmmm... yep.

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire? Argh. Not sure. I'd say all the commonwealth plus four.

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed? No idea. 1300s?

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought? Oooh... I should know this... 1816.

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule? 196... something?

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire. GIBRALTAR!!!

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events? Gods yes. We owned the World, English is the widest spoken language... etc etc.

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height? MAJOR!

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France? Bugger... 1500s at latest.

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies? Nope. Heavens no.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea? By last, do you mean when was the last battle or when were they finally smashed for good and left as the broken shell of a force they have remained until recently? Because I'd guess 1940, when we sent their entire fleet to the bottom to prevent it being captured by the Germans.

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire? Until 1779, I believe. Not sure when Virginia was founded. Although technically the United States did not exist until after the revolution, and so therefore... well, never mind.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule? Argh... Eden?

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power? Do I look like a corpse? Actually, I'll rephrase that. Do I smell like a corpse? No? Then I guess you have your answer, hmm?

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).
1/3
2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?
1947
3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?
1997
4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?
Don't think so
5) Was China part of the British Empire?
Parts of it, though not all of it
6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?
No
7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?
Don't know
8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?
I can only think of 3
9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?
I think 1800 but it might have been 1801
10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
Shamefully, I have no idea
11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?
1900
12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.
Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands
13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?
Yes of course
14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?
Major (see question 1)
15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?
I have no idea
16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?
I don't regret it because I'm not responsible.
17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?
Don't know
18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?
Parts of it, though not all of it
19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?
Neville Chamberlain
20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?
No - power has waned (relative to others) but Britain is still a major played on the world stage

I'm from Norway, but i'll try..

1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).

1/4

2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?

1947

3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?

1997 or 1998... guessing 1997

4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?

Don't think so, no.

5) Was China part of the British Empire?

Definetaly no, Hong Kong was.

6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?

Definetaly no

7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?

Yes, think so.

8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?

Not sure about this one.. 6?

9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?

1800

10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

1815

11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule?

I'm fairly sure thats 1901

12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire.

Gibraltar

13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?

Yes of course.

14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?

Major

15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?

Hmm... in the 1500's sometime. I dont know

16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?

I think colonialism in general was immoral.

17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?

The napoleonic wars. After that, the frenchies didn't dare face them.. I'm not sure about the year though. 1811?

18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?

Yes, parts of it.

19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?

Churchill... (being Norwegian, i have no exactly memorised british prime ministers. It's probably this atlee fellow lots of other people are mentioning, but i refuse to guess that it is someone i've never even heard of)

20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?

Well, depends on the definition of "world power". It has certainly been in decline for a long time, and other world powers, like china, are rising. In addition, it seems like Britain has to choose between siding with the EU or with the US in global issues, and has lost some of it's independant influence. So, if i have to answer yes or no, i'll answer yes.

i am a patriotic history student...do you really want to ask me this stuff?

I'm going to answer this without googling, looking at anyone else's posts or whatever, so expect nonsense and feebleness.
1) At its height, what fraction of the earth's surface did the Empire control? (It's a simple and approximate fraction, no 2606826/2389156201 rubbish).1/10th
2) In which year was India handed over to the Indian populace?1949
3) In which year was Hong Kong handed over to China?1999
4) Was Rwanda a part of the British Empire?yes
5) Was China part of the British Empire?some tiny tiny bits of it were
6) Was Japan part of the British Empire?nope
7) Did Britain at any point exercise control over the Sudan?yes
8) How many territories remain in the British Empire?what does this mean? what's a territory? at a guess, the malvinas, gibraltar and some lil pacific islands, say 10
9) When was the Act of Union with Ireland passed?no idea
10) In which year was the Battle of Waterloo fought? 1850?
11) In which year was Australia handed over to home rule? dunno. 1965?
12) Name one remaining part of the British Empire. Gibraltar
13) Do you believe the British Empire was important in shaping world events?todally
14) Would you describe the British Empire as major/minor/moderate in terms of power at its height?major
15) In which year did Britain officially ceade claim to parts of France?no idea
16) Do you regret the British Empire and the actions it undertook in the colonies?quite a lot of them
17) In which year did British forces last defeat the French navy at sea?late 19th?
18) Was the United States at any time part of the British Empire?some bits of the landmass currently known as the US were, but in those days the US itself was not invented yet
19) Who was Prime Minister of Britian when India was handed over to home rule?dunno. nehru was the pm of india the next day, i think.
20) Do you believe that Britain's day has passed as a true world power?yep. but we've still got all the money we made, and we're using it to create a cultural and commercial empire almost as powerful as the political/military one.

that's when we gained our independance, the act of union took our parliament.

Damn, sorry. :eek:
I'm doing Ireland in A-level history so i oughta know!!! :D