A Long and Illustrious History
What was the "British Empire" at its height?
AA powerful but regionally limited empire controlling most of Asia and Africa
BThe largest empire in history, covering about a quarter of the world's land ✓
CAn empire that controlled only the world's major naval and maritime trade routes
DAn empire that was strictly limited to European territories and nearby colonies
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The largest empire in history, covering about a quarter of the world's land.
At its height around 1920, the British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering about a quarter of the world's land and ruling around a quarter of the world's population.
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