Matching Pairs Mathcing Pairs British EmpireOnline version Mathcing Pairs British Empire by Uriel 1 Rise 2 Influence 3 Alliances 4 Exploration 5 Independence 6 Dismantling 7 Imperial 8 Fall 9 Colonial 10 Dominance Agreements or partnerships between individuals, groups, or countries to work together towards common goals. The power to affect or change something or someone; having an impact on decisions or actions. Control or authority over others; being the most powerful or influential. a decrease or decline in power or importance. Relating to colonies or the process of building colonies; associated with the control or settlement of foreign lands. To go up or become higher; an increase in power or importance. Traveling to unknown places in order to discover or learn about them. Relating to an empire or the characteristics of an empire, such as vast size and power. Freedom from control, influence, or support of others; the state of being self-governing. Taking apart or disassembling something, often referring to the breaking up or ending of a system or organization.