What most accurately describes imperial holdings in 1900?

great britain had territory in south asia and africa. france and germany had several colonies on the australian continent. the united states, japan, and russia were not imperial nations.

great britain controlled more territory than any other imperial nation. france and germany had colonies in africa. the united states, japan, and russia had fewer territories.

the united states and russia were the largest imperial powers. japan controlled most of southeast asia. western european nations had a few colonies in africa.

western european nations controlled most of africa. the united states had no imperial holdings. japan and russia controlled most of east asia.