What did the British Empire include?
the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom
What did it originate with?
the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England
When?
between the late 16th and early 18th centuries
How big was it at its best?
it was the largest empire in history
How long was it a global power?
for over a century
How many people did it rule over?
458 million people
How did that compare to the world population?
one-fifth
How big was it?
13,000,000 sq mi (33,670,000 km2)
How much land did that cover worldwide?
almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area
Did it have any legacies?
Yes
How many?
four
What was the first one?
political
The second?
legal
The third?
linguistic
And the last one?
cultural
How was it described at its peak?
the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets"
Why?
because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories
When did the British Empire have control over the most people?
By 1922