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why did britian want an empire?

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  • to get valuable raw materials and riches
  • to trade goods with the colonise and make monney
  • to become a powerful country
  • to bring civilaztion to other countries
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to benefit

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å dra nytte av - to get helped by something .

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how did britian gain control of india

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  • 1600s, british east india company began trading eith the mughal rulers
  • 1757, after the battle of plassey, tthe company yook control over india
  • 1857, after indian rebellion, queen victoria took direct conrol of india (the british raj)
  • 1947, india independence
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rebellion

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opprør - an act of violent or open resistance to authority

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migration

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migrasjon - the movement of people from one place to another

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Conquest

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eurobring - the act of taking control of a place through force

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civilization

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sivilisasjon - a society with culture, laws and organization

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what was the transatlantic slave trade?

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it was that they transported people, goods and raw materials between britian and colonies in america, africa and the west indies

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ruler

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hersker - a person who governs or controls a land or people

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how did britain empire come to an end?

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1900s, many colonies wanted to become independent, and after fighting in 2 world wars, they didnt have the strengt to maintain all the countries

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indigenous

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urfolk - people who are origanilly from a place, not people who are from somewehre else

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settlement

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bosetting - a place where people establish a community

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missionary

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misjonær - a person sent to promote religion in foreign lands

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government

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regjering - the authority that rules the country

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to tax

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å skattelegge (take a percentage of the price of goods or service)

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why should britain not be proud of its empire past?

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  • causes great suffering all over the world and was motivated by money and power
  • had a role in slave trade, various massacres and the use of concentration camps in the boer war
  • britain left chaos behing when they left, like the division og india and pakistan, and many former colonies in africa
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to impose

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å pålegge - to force something on people, even if they dont want it

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why is the british empire something to be proud of?

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  • they brought good things like railways, hospitals and law and order to places like india and parts of africa
  • the british empire was better than other empires at the time
  • the birtain left great universities, sports teams, language and idea of democracy
  • ex colonies are now members of commonwealth, which is good for trade.
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raw materials

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råvarer - natural resources used to produce goods

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trade

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handel - the exchange ofgoods and service

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exploitation

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utnyttelse - taking advantage of resources or people

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what happened 1607?

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jamestown colony established in virginia

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empire

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imperium - a group of countires or areas controlled by one rules or country

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resistance

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motstand - the refusal to accept or comply with something

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to import
å importere - bringing goods into a country for sale from other countries
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how many people did they rule over at their peak?
400 million
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how much of the world did the british empire control?
one-quarter 1/4
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to colonise
å kolonisere - to take control of another country and send people to live there
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independence
uavhengighet - freedom from control by another country
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which countries did the britain have control over
canada, ireland, jamaica, gambia, sierra leone, nigeria, australia, new zealand, egypt, sudan, south africa, hong kong, somaliland, uganda, gold coast, cyprus, pap new guinea, india
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from when to when did the british empire last?
1600s to 1947
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what happened in 1914?
world war 1
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what happened 1857?
indian rebellion (first wae of indian independence)
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what happened in 1601?
queen elizabeth 1 approves the british east india company
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what happened in 1776
america gains independence
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what happened in 1757?
battle of plassey: the british east india company gains control of india
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what happened in 1939?
world war 2
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what happened in 1833?
slavery offically stopped across the empire
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what happened 1947?
india gains independence
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what happened 1885?
the berlin conference (the scarmble for africa)
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to export
å eksportere - sendig goods intro a country for sale.
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Where is Egypt located?
North Africa ## Footnote Egypt connects Africa and the Middle East.
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Which countries border Egypt?
Libya, Sudan, Israel ## Footnote Libya is to the west, Sudan is to the south, and Israel is to the northeast.
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What is Egypt known for?
Nile River, deserts, pyramids ## Footnote These are significant landmarks and geographical features.
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In which empire was Egypt a part during the 19th century?
Ottoman Empire
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Did Egypt have autonomy while being part of the Ottoman Empire?
Yes
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What was the predominant religion of the Egyptian population in the 19th century?
Islam
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What minority religion was present in Egypt during the 19th century?
Christianity
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What was the center of society in Egypt during the 19th century?
Trade and the Nile River
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What was the economic status of most people in Egypt during the 19th century?
Poor farmers
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Did most farmers in Egypt during the 19th century own land?
No
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Who had more power in the society of 19th century Egypt?
Wealthy landowners and merchants
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Who were at the top of the social hierarchy in 19th century Egypt?
Khedives and their families
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Why did Britain want control over the Suez Canal?
It was a key route for trade, especially to India. ## Footnote The Suez Canal significantly shortened the sea route from Europe to Asia.
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What valuable resource in Egypt was of interest to Britain?
Cotton ## Footnote Cotton was crucial for British industries during the 19th century.
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What were the main reasons for Britain's interest in controlling Egypt?
Trade, power, and resources. ## Footnote Control over Egypt was seen as essential for maintaining and expanding the British Empire.
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In what year did Britain officially colonize Egypt?
1882 ## Footnote The colonization aimed to secure British interests in trade and resources.
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Fill in the blank: Britain officially colonized Egypt in _______.
[1882]
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Who played a significant role in Egypt before British control?
Khedive Ismail
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What year was the Suez Canal completed?
1869
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abolition
avskaffelse - the act of ending something
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In what year did Britain invade Egypt?
1882
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What was the outcome of the 1922 agreement for Egypt?
Egypt gained limited independence but remained under British influence
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What type of colony was Egypt?
Exploitation colony ## Footnote The British occupied Egypt primarily to benefit from its resources, economy, and strategic location.
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What were the main reasons for British occupation of Egypt?
* To benefit from its resources * To exploit its economy * To utilize its strategic location ## Footnote These factors contributed to the British colonial interests in Egypt.
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In what year did the British invade Alexandria?
1882
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When did the British officially leave Egypt?
1956

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