Azerbaijan During World War I
What year did WWI begin?
1914
What is a nation?
A community with a common history, language, culture, and territory.
When was the Musavat Party founded?
1911
What was Azerbaijan’s main industry in the 19th century?
The oil industry.
Who was Hasan-bey Zardabi?
A journalist and educator who founded the first Azerbaijani newspaper.
Which empire controlled Azerbaijan during WWI?
The Russian Empire
When did the Azerbaijani national identity start forming?
In the second half of the 19th century.
What was the goal of the Hummat organization?
To raise political awareness among Azerbaijani workers.
Why was Baku important to the oil industry?
It was one of the world's leading oil production centers.
Who founded the first Azerbaijani-language newspaper?
Hasan-bey Zardabi.
Why was Baku important in WWI?
It supplied oil for military needs.
How did capitalism contribute to national unity?
It strengthened economic ties between different regions.
Why did Rasulzade leave the Hummat party?
It came under the influence of the Bolsheviks, which did not prioritize national liberation.
Who were the main Azerbaijani industrialists?
Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, Musa Naghiyev, and Shamsi Asadullayev.
What did M.A. Rasulzade do for Azerbaijan?
He was a key leader in the national liberation movement and a founder of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
How did WWI impact Azerbaijan's economy?
The economy suffered due to war demands and instability.
What role did Azerbaijani intellectuals play in nation-building?
They promoted education, language, and national awareness.
What did the Difai party do?
It defended Azerbaijanis against oppression and attacks.
How did foreign investors affect Azerbaijan's economy?
They developed the oil industry but controlled much of the wealth.
Who were the leaders of the Azerbaijani bourgeoisie?
H.Z. Taghiyev, M. Naghiyev, and S. Asadullayev.
What happened to Azerbaijan after WWI?
It declared independence in 1918 and formed the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
How did Russian policies affect Azerbaijani identity?
Russia restricted Azerbaijani language and culture to enforce Russification.
How did political parties influence Azerbaijan's independence?
They mobilized people for national movements and fought for self-governance.
What were the effects of industrialization on Azerbaijani society?
It created a working class and strengthened nationalist movements.
How did Akhundzade contribute to Azerbaijani culture?
He introduced modern literary ideas and wrote the first plays in Azerbaijani.