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Empire Builders: From Colonies to Commonwealth: a General level British History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!

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Question 1

Who was the famous explorer who claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770?

A Matthew Flinders

B James Cook

C George Vancouver

D William Dampier

Question 2

Which British entrepreneur founded the British South Africa Company and sought to expand British rule in Africa?

A Cecil Rhodes

B Horatio Kitchener

C David Livingstone

D Henry Morton Stanley

Question 3

Who was the British monarch declared Empress of India in 1876?

A Queen Victoria

B Queen Mary

C Queen Alexandra

D Queen Elizabeth I

Question 4

Which military leader is best known for his role in the conquest of the Sudan and the Siege of Khartoum?

A Lord Roberts

B Lord Wolseley

C Charles 'Chinese' Gordon

D General Buller

Question 5

Who was the British statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Cape Colony?

A Cecil Rhodes

B Leander Starr Jameson

C Paul Kruger

D John Molteno

📋 This quiz has 15 questions in total.