GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Spain
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Great Britain
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China
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The size of the British Empire – the amount of land and number of people under British rule – changed in size over the years. At its height in 1922, it was the largest empire the world had ever seen, covering around a quarter of Earth’s land surface and ruling over 458 million people.
Detailed explanation-2: -More specifically, Britain was the first country to industrialize, and became the most dominant country in the timeframe of the Age of Imperialism. In fact, Britain established colonies all over the world and had the largest empire during the Age of Imperialism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Between 1815 and 1914, a period referred to as Britain’s “imperial century” by some historians, around 10 million sq mi (26 million km2) of territory and roughly 400 million people were added to the British Empire.