Multiple choice

"Sun never set on the British Empire" means

  1. The sun was stuck in the sky

  2. Parliament passed laws limiting the ability of the sun

  3. The British Empire was global

  4. They colonized parts of Alaska where it is sunny for 80 days
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase refers to the vast territorial reach of the British Empire, which held colonies across every time zone, ensuring that the sun was always shining on at least one part of its territory. The other options are literal or nonsensical interpretations.

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