Matching Pairs Mathcing Pairs British EmpireOnline version Mathcing Pairs British Empire by Uriel 1 Dismantling 2 Dominance 3 Independence 4 Fall 5 Colonial 6 Exploration 7 Influence 8 Imperial 9 Rise 10 Alliances To go up or become higher; an increase in power or importance. Relating to colonies or the process of building colonies; associated with the control or settlement of foreign lands. a decrease or decline in power or importance. Agreements or partnerships between individuals, groups, or countries to work together towards common goals. 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. Traveling to unknown places in order to discover or learn about them. 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. Taking apart or disassembling something, often referring to the breaking up or ending of a system or organization.