The UK’s Global Role (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What portion of the world's land did the British Empire control at its peak?
What portion of the world's land did the British Empire control at its peak?
One-third
What was the British Empire nicknamed due to its global reach?
What was the British Empire nicknamed due to its global reach?
The Empire on which the Sun never sets
Why did Britain primarily establish colonial rule over territories?
Why did Britain primarily establish colonial rule over territories?
To extract resources and raw materials
How many nations are members of the Commonwealth?
How many nations are members of the Commonwealth?
53 nations
What principle does the Commonwealth operate on?
What principle does the Commonwealth operate on?
Equal status among all member countries
Which countries are the five permanent UN Security Council members?
Which countries are the five permanent UN Security Council members?
UK, USA, Russia, China, France
What special power do permanent UN Security Council members hold?
What special power do permanent UN Security Council members hold?
Veto power over resolutions
What is NATO's principle of collective defence?
What is NATO's principle of collective defence?
Attack on one is attack on all
When did the UK leave the European Union (Brexit)?
When did the UK leave the European Union (Brexit)?
2019
How has the UK's global influence shifted from the Empire era to today?
How has the UK's global influence shifted from the Empire era to today?
From direct control to voluntary cooperation