Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
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For what great event was the Crystal Palace built?
It was built for the Great Exhibition [of the Works of Industry of All Nations].
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Can you name three exhibits and the countries that sent them?
Possible answers include: Vases and hats from Russia; furniture from Austria; farming tools and 'Bowie' knives from the U.S.A.; clothing and embroider...
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Can you name three of the British machines displayed at the Crystal Palace?
Possible answers include: a locomotive, a diving bell, steamship models, cranes, pumps, plows, reapers, models of bridges and buildings.
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What was the real reason for the Great Exhibition?
The Exhibition was meant to show the world how powerful and modern the British Empire was.
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Why did the British say, "The sun never sets on the British Empire"?
The British Empire governed territory all around the world, so light fell on it, no matter what side of the Earth was lit by the sun.
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The British colonies sent wealth back to Britain—but why else did the British want to spread their empire? The British be- lieved that they could improve the rest of the world.
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Can you finish this quote from Cecil Rhodes? "We are the first [best] race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit ..." "The better it is for the human race."
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To what did Thomas Babington Macaulay compare the kings and queens of Britain?
He compared them to the caesars of the Roman Empire.
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Name five countries that held British colonies or territories.
The British controlled territories in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa.
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What did the East India Company build throughout India?
The East India Company built trading posts.
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Why did the governor of Bengal grow nervous about the trading post of Calcutta?
Calcutta was a large settlement of English men and women with guns.
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What happened when the Indian army tried to drive the East India Company out of Bengal?
The merchants hired an English army, fought back, and took control of Bengal's government.
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Why did both Hindus and Muslims in India fear English control?
Hindus and Muslims thought that the British would force them to convert to Christianity.
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Who paid the salary of India's emperor, Bahadur Shah?
The East India Company paid his salary and told him what to do.
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What was a sepoy?
A sepoy was a native Indian soldier who worked for the East India Company.
