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Several countries in the British Empire have changed their names after gaining independence. For example, Ceylon became Sri Lanka in 1972, and the Gold Coast was renamed Ghana in 1957. In 1986, the British colony of Burma officially changed its name to Myanmar. Additionally, the British colony of Rhodesia is now known as Zimbabwe since 1980.
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What were the Roman names for the countries in the Roman Empire?
No
What are some names of Empires?
There have been may empires throughout history. A few of them are: the Persian empire, the Parthian empire, the Roman empire, the Byzantine empire, the Mogul empire, the Ottoman empire, the Chinese empire with its various dynasties, the Egyptian empire, the Babylonian empire, the British empire, in other words, any group of people who expanded their territory and ruled under their own laws was an empire.
What are the names of the modern day countries that used to part of the Greek Empire?
Greece, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Bulgaria, Russia, France, Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Israel. But why eleven countries?
What is the former capital of the ottoman empire and a city that commands the Bosporus straits?
Well, there are three names for the same city (weird, but yeah...) Istanbul is the current name (and name during the Ottoman Empire) but during the time of the Byzantine Empire, it was Byzantium before it was changed to Constantinople. Hope that helps!!
What countries were not ruled by the Roman Empire?
Most African countries. They only ruled the upper northern countries around coast. There are too many to name, as names change and the gave regions a name. But, they never ruled in any of the Americas, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, China, Japan, Iceland. It's easier to list the countries they did rule.
When did the British Empire games change to the Commonwealth Games?
The British Empire Games have changed names on three occasions: British Empire and Commonwealth Games (1954) British Commonwealth Games (1970) Commonwealth Games (1978)
What are the other names of the commonwealth games?
The first such event, then known as the British Empire Games, was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The name changed to British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, to British Commonwealth Games in 1970 and assumed the current name of the Commonwealth Games in 1978.
What were the Roman names for the countries in the Roman Empire?
No
Which European countries have changed their names?
Bulgaria
What countries did the British claim?
See the link below for a map of the world with all claims made by the British Empire (pink areas). Names underlined in red indicate that this area is still under British control.
What are the names two countries that were part of the central powers?
The German Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
What are the names of two countries that were part of the central powers?
The German Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Which countries have not fought the British?
There were twenty-two countries that never fought the British. Some of the names of the countries that did not fight the British are Honduras, Iran, Iraq, and Ireland.
What were the Commonwealth Games called previously?
The first event of these games was known as the British Empire Games,which was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The name changed to British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, to British Commonwealth Games in 1970 and assumed the current name of the Commonwealth Games in 1978.
What 3 other official names has the commonwealth games had?
The three other names that the Commonwealth Games has been known as are British Empire Games (1930-1950), British Empire and Commonwealth Games (1954-1966) and British Commonwealth Games (1970-1974).
What are the other names for the common wealth games?
At first its name was British Empire Games. then it changes to British Empire and Commonwealth games. after that British Commonwealth Games. and now its name is Commonwealth games.
How has Europe changed during the past 30 years?
Europe has changed a lot from Europe of Napoleon's Empire to Europe of today on the map. Some changes are below: -The names of the states -the separation of the states -the alliance among the states
