European countries competed intensely to colonize other world regions in the late 19th century, referred to as the Age of Imperialism. Most of the world had been divided among European colonial powers by this time. European empire building spread culture, religion, languages, and forms of government worldwide, making European nations wealthy and powerful. It lists the major European colonial empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France during this period.

1. European Empires

5. The Empire of Portugal

6. The Empire of Spain

7. The Empire of England

8. The Empire of France