Which Empire Was Described as "An Old, Crazy, First-Rate Man

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which empire was described as "an old, crazy, first-rate man of war" but because of incompetent leadership was destined to be "dashed to pieces on the shore"?

• A)the British Empire
• B)the Spanish Empire
• C)the Chinese Empire
• D)the Russian Empire
• E)the Ottoman Empire

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