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QUIZ: The Age of Colonies – which country controlled which?

Many of us live in former colonies, while others live in countries which colonised. Test your knowledge of this mouth-watering topic with this fun quiz and spread the fun by sharing your score below 🙂

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  • Question of

    Which country colonised Ireland?

    • England
    • Belgium
    • USA
  • Question of

    Which East Asian country was colonised by Spain?

    • Taiwan
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
  • Question of

    Which country colonised Surinam in South America?

    • France
    • Netherlands
    • United Kingdom
  • Question of

    Which European country colonised Eritrea in East Africa?

    • Italy
    • UK
    • Portugal
  • Question of

    Which was the first European country to colonise California?

    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Question of

    Which of the following South East Asian countries used to be a French colony?

    • Thailand
    • Malaysia
    • Vietnam
  • Question of

    Of which country was Iceland a colony?

    • Denmark
    • Finland
    • France
  • Question of

    East Timor (now part of Indonesia) was formerly a colony of…

    • Spain
    • Netherlands
    • Portugal
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    Which of the following was NOT a German colony?

    • Rwanda
    • Namibia
    • Angola
  • Question of

    Which of the following countries did NOT colonise North America?

    • Russia
    • Denmark
    • Italy

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    • Thanks for playing, Intro. Answers to your question vary depending on how you define “existence as a nation” but I would answer, England, Thailand, Mongolia, and indeed several European countries such as Germany and France,. The last two were invaded and occupied during World War 2, but I think that is different from colonised. Any African countries?

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