Spheres of Influence in Muslim Lands

Question 1

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.

Question 2

Which most likely was Persia’s most valuable asset?

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its oil supply

Question 3

The British takeover of Egypt was an example of

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economic imperialism.

Question 4

The Suez Canal connected the Mediterranean Sea and

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the Red Sea.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

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independence or self-rule for many territories.

Question 7

Russia and Britain competed for Persia because it offered

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land and resources.

Question 8

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1907

Question 9

When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

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trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.

Question 10

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.

Spheres of Influence in Muslim Lands Answers