What was the difference between a British colony in Africa and the British sphere of influence in China in the late 1800s? Great Britain allowed a strong Chinese government; to remain in power in Africa, Britain directly controlled each colony’s economy and government. Great Britain allowed the Chinese to keep a weak government; in Africa, Britain directly controlled all aspects of the colonies' economies and governments. Great Britain exerted economic influence in Africa; in China, Britain directly controlled all aspects of the economy. Great Britain allowed Africans to rule themselves; in China, Britain controlled all aspects of the Chinese government.

Skill Tests

With a partner, complete the Skill Tests for the six areas of skill-related fitness and record both your scores and your partner’s scores below. Answer the reflection questions.

My Scores:

Agility – Agility Square Test:

Speed – Stay on Your Toes Test:

Reaction Time – Ready, Set, Go Test:

Balance – Stork Stance Test:

Coordination – Off the Wall Test:

Power – Standing Long Jump Test:

Partner Scores:

Agility – Agility Square Test:

Speed – Stay on Your Toes Test:

Reaction Time – Ready, Set, Go Test:

Balance – Stork Stance Test:

Coordination – Off the Wall Test:

Power – Standing Long Jump Test:

Compare your scores to your partner’s scores. Explain the reason for any differences.

How can improving your balance and coordination affect your performance in sports or recreational activities?

What activity was the most difficult for you to perform? Why?

Describe an activity that could help improve your striking and your reaction time skills.

Select a physical activity or sport that you have never done but would like to try one day. Identify at least one element of skill-related fitness that is important to being successful in this activity.

What power-increasing activities do you need to perform regularly to improve your performance?

The territorial evolution of the British Empire is considered to have begun with the foundation of the English colonial empire in the late 16th century. Since then, many territories around the world have been under the control of the United Kingdom or its predecessor states. When the Kingdom of Great Britain was formed in 1707 by the union of the Kingdom of Scotland with the Kingdom of England

Great Britain allowed the Chinese to keep a weak government; in Africa, Britain directly controlled all aspects of the colonies' economies and governments. Great Britain allowed Africans to rule themselves; in China, Britain controlled all aspects of the Chinese government. Great Britain allowed a strong Chinese government; to remain in power

Explanation:

d: their own individual powers within the new goverment