British Empire - Unit Assessment

The Year 6 history unit assessment on the British Empire, prepared by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, is an educational tool designed to evaluate students' knowledge of this significant period in history. The assessment includes a variety of questions that require students to identify key figures, such as the monarch during the voyages of Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh, and to understand phrases like 'the Sun never set' in relation to the Empire's global reach. Students are also tested on their understanding of the timeline of the British Empire's existence, the influential role of the East India Company in India, and the reasons why India was considered the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire.

Further questions delve into the impact of the Raj on British and Indian lives, the transition of the British Empire into the Commonwealth, and the nations involved in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The assessment requires students to identify countries that were part of the British Empire and the nationality of historical figures such as Mahatma Gandhi. Disciplinary knowledge is assessed through questions about the treatment of slaves, as evidenced by photographs, and a timeline activity that places significant events and figures in the correct centuries, such as the birth of Queen Elizabeth I and the formation of the Commonwealth of Nations. This comprehensive assessment aids in determining students' grasp of the British Empire's history and legacy.