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Spheres of Influence

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25 April 2023
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When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain...
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each gained partial control of Persia's economy.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire helped Europe by...
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weakening the empire as a whole.
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Russia and Britain competed for Persia because it offered...
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land and resources.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in...
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independence or self-rule for many territories.
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Which most likely was Persia's most valuable asset?
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its oil supply
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What is the most likely reason Persia gave economic control to Russia and Britain?
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It felt it had no choice because Russia and Britain were so powerful.
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Which correctly lists all of the belligerents in the Crimean War?
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Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain
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Why did the Suez Canal increase European interest in the Ottoman Empire?
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The canal went through Muslim-controlled waterways to Asia.
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In which year did the Ottoman Empire reach its peak and then begin to decline?
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1600
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As a result of the Crimean War, the Ottoman Empire became more reliant on Britain and France because...
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Britain and France helped the empire win the war.
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Muhammad Ali tried to westernize Egypt by
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building a large army and expanding Egyptian territory.
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The Suez Canal connected the Mediterranean Sea and
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the Red Sea
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Britain and Russia managed to peacefully share control of Persia by...
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each taking charge of their own part of Persia
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When Egypt made cotton its biggest crop, what major risk did it take?
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depending on a crop whose price might go down.
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The British takeover of Egypt was an example of
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economic imperialism