Key Words and Phrases
historically also known as the Turkish Empire,[26][27][m] was a state that spanned much of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century
Ottoman Empire
Which people opposed Selim's military reforms
Janissaries
Which century did Russia and Great Britain engage in a geopolitical struggle?
19th Century
During the last ____ years of the Ottoman empire, it stradily declined in power
300
a 120-mile-long (193-km) artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
Suez Canal
the influence of geographical factors—such as location, resources, and terrain—on politics and international relations
Geopolitics
Who was the last great Sultan of the Ottoman Empire?
Suleyman I
When was the Ottoman Empire the most influential?
1500's
Egypt found itself in _____ $ worth of debt
Where was the Crimean War fought?
a peninsula in the black sea.
The ___ ___ was the strategic conflict between the British and Russian Empires in Asia during the Victorian era.
Great Game
This person attempted to modernize the Ottoman Empire's military
Selim III
When did Selim III come into power?
1789
Russia and Britain divided Persia into ____ spheres of influence
3
This country off the coast of the Mediterranean gained independence in 1830
Greece
After the discovery of ____ in Persia in 1908 the reigon became even more valueable
Oil
Who took over the Ottoman government in 1908?
Young Turks
After what dates of military defeats was Britain interested in using Afghanistan as a buffer between Russia and India
1813 & 1832
How many countries joined the Ottoman Empire's side during the Crimean War?
Three (France, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Sardinia)
The Ottman lands connected which 3 continents?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Over what resource did Jamal al-Din al-Afghani help set up a boycott
Tobacco
Who was the ruler of Egypt in 1805?
Muhammad Ali
When did the last great Ottoman sultan die?
1566
How many economic problems weakened the Ottoman empire?
two, (Inflation and currency devaluation)
This country gave up territories twice to Russia
Persia