Which phrase was used to describe the British Empire at its peak?
"Empire of the Rising Sun"
"Land of the Free"
"The Empire on which the Sun never sets"
"Kingdom of the World"
Answer
The phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was used to describe the British Empire at its peak because the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories. This highlights the vastness and global reach of the empire.
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