Spheres of Influence in Muslim Lands

Question 1

Russia and Britain competed for Persia because it offered

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land and resources.

Question 2

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 3

When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

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trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

The British takeover of Egypt was an example of

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economic imperialism.

Question 6

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 7

Persia was located between the Middle East and

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Central Asia.

Question 8

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1907

Question 9

Muhammad Ali tried to westernize Egypt by

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building a large army and expanding Egyptian territory.

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.

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