question 1 which empire had trouble fitting into the modern world? a. roman empire b. greek empire...
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Question 1
• Which empire had trouble fitting into the modern world?
• A. Roman Empire• B. Greek Empire• C. British Empire• D. Ottoman Empire
Question 2
• After Suleyman I death in 1566, the Ottoman Empire was followed by?
• A. Strong Sultans• B. Weak Sultans• C. The empire came to an end• D. None of the above
Question 3
• The interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products is known as?
• A. Geopolitics• B. Sepoy• C. Life in general• D. Crimean
Question 4
• Which country began to fight with the Ottoman’s for the purpose of gaining more land?
• A. French• B. British• C. Russians• D. Americans
Question 5
• The Crimean War was unique in that it was the first war that?
• A. Was covered by news reporters• B. Used automatic weapons• C. Used airplane as a weapon• D. Was covered by television
Ottoman Empire in Decline
• Trouble fitting in with the modern world
• Ottoman’s tried to change before European colonization
Ottoman Empire in Decline
• After the death of Suleyman I in 1566, Ottoman’s were followed by weak sultans
• Government broke up into corrupt factions
• Corruption and theft caused huge financial problems
• Value of money decreased• Weakness seen by Europe
Europeans On the Move
Geopolitics- interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products
• The Ottoman’s controlled access to the Mediterranean and Atlantic sea trade
• Russia wanted a passage for its grain exports into the Mediterranean Sea
• Russia formed alliances with Ottoman’s enemies
• Discovery of Oil in Persia made the area more valuable
Crimean War
• Russian czars launched a war on the Ottomans
• 1853 war breaks out• Mostly fought near the
peninsula in the Black Sea
• Britain & France did not want Russia to gain more land, they took the Ottomans side
Crimean War
• First war in which women were established as nurses– Florence Nightingale
• First war to be covered by news reporters
• Even with support from Britain & France, Ottomans still lost land
Crimean War
• Lose control of the following:
• Romania• Cyprus• Bosnia• Bulgaria• Africa
Great Game
• Battle of Great Britain & Russia for Muslim land in Central Asia
• India (Britain’s most profitable colony) was sought after by Russia
• Afghanistan (Ind. Muslim Kingdom) rests between India & Russia was a key spot for expansion by the British
• After years of struggle, Britain leaves Afghanistan
Question 1
• Which empire had trouble fitting into the modern world?
• A. Roman Empire• B. Greek Empire• C. British Empire• D. Ottoman Empire
Question 2
• After Suleyman I death in 1566, the Ottoman Empire was followed by?
• A. Strong Sultans• B. Weak Sultans• C. The empire came to an end• D. None of the above
Question 3
• The interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products is known as?
• A. Geopolitics• B. Sepoy• C. Life in general• D. Crimean
Question 4
• Which country began to fight with the Ottoman’s for the purpose of gaining more land?
• A. French• B. British• C. Russians• D. Americans
Question 5
• The Crimean War was unique in that it was the first war that?
• A. Was covered by news reporters• B. Used automatic weapons• C. Used airplane as a weapon• D. Was covered by television