A Map Celebrating the British Empire
1. What is depicted at the top of the map celebrating the British Empire?
A) Soldiers marching in formation
B) Angels carrying the banner of freedom
C) Ships sailing across the ocean
D) The British royal family
Answer: B) Angels carrying the banner of freedom
2. What does Britannia symbolize in the map?
A) The British military
B) The spirit of rebellion
C) The symbol of the British nation
D) The economic policies of Britain
Answer: C) The symbol of the British nation
3. How is Britannia depicted in the foreground of the map?
A) Standing with a sword
B) Sitting triumphantly over the globe
C) Leading a group of soldiers
D) Sailing on a ship
Answer: B) Sitting triumphantly over the globe
4. What images are used to represent the British colonies in the map?
A) Castles and palaces
B) Industrial machinery and factories
C) Tigers, elephants, forests, and primitive people
D) Maps of European countries
Answer: C) Tigers, elephants, forests, and primitive people
5. What does the map suggest as the basis of Britain’s national pride?
A) Its democratic values
B) Its scientific advancements
C) Its domination of the world
D) Its artistic achievements
Answer: C) Its domination of the world
6. What is the purpose of this map in the context of British imperialism?
A) To promote British art
B) To showcase British democracy
C) To celebrate and justify British colonial expansion
D) To document historical wars
Answer: C) To celebrate and justify British colonial expansion
7. How are the colonies visually distinguished in the map?
A) By their architectural landmarks
B) Through images of exotic animals and landscapes
C) Using flags of different countries
D) Highlighted with golden borders
Answer: B) Through images of exotic animals and landscapes
8. What message is conveyed through Britannia’s triumphant posture over the globe?
A) The cultural diversity of the empire
B) The peaceful coexistence of different nations
C) The superiority and control of Britain over its colonies
D) The economic dependence on colonial trade
Answer: C) The superiority and control of Britain over its colonies
9. Which artistic element is used to glorify British imperialism in the map?
A) The portrayal of British kings and queens
B) The depiction of advanced technology
C) The use of symbolic imagery like angels and Britannia
D) The representation of historical treaties
Answer: C) The use of symbolic imagery like angels and Britannia
10. What does the inclusion of ‘primitive people’ in the colonial imagery suggest about the imperial mindset?
A) Respect for indigenous cultures
B) A belief in the need to civilize and dominate other societies
C) Promotion of cultural exchange
D) Emphasis on global equality
Answer: B) A belief in the need to civilize and dominate other societies
