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Spheres of Influence in Muslim Lands Answers

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The British takeover of Egypt was an example of

A
British expansionism.
B
industrialization.
C
exploration.
D
economic imperialism.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire helped Europe to

A
put Europeans at the head of new governments.
B
open up new trade routes in the empire.
C
create allies in newly formed nations.
D
gain more power in the region.
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Which correctly lists all of the belligerents in the Crimean War?

A
Russia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain
B
Russia, France, Britain, and India
C
Russia and the Ottoman Empire
D
Russia, France, and Britain
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Which most likely was Persia’s most valuable asset?

A
its canals
B
its cotton crop
C
its mines
D
its oil supply
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A
1774
B
1830
C
1907
D
1914
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When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

A
each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.
B
together shared total control of Persia’s government.
C
together shared total control of the Suez Canal.
D
each gained partial control of the Suez Canal.
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Britain and Russia managed to peacefully share control of Persia by

A
letting Persia decide how to divide its assets.
B
setting up a joint committee to oversee resources.
C
agreeing to share all duties of a protectorate.
D
each taking charge of their own part of Persia.
8

Muhammad Ali tried to westernize Egypt by

A
building a large army and expanding Egyptian territory.
B
allowing Britain to take control of the government.
C
expanding farms and developing a range of new crops.
D
inviting European industries to expand to Egypt.
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Russia and Britain competed for Persia because it offered

A
access to the Suez Canal.
B
control of Central Asia.
C
land and resources.
D
industrial power.
10

In which year did the Ottoman Empire reach its peak and then begin to decline?

A
1830
B
1774
C
1600
D
1550
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What is the most likely reason Persia gave economic control to Russia and Britain?

A
It felt it had no choice because Russia and Britain were so powerful.
B
It believed it would benefit from the deal more than Russia or Britain.
C
It wanted to maintain peace in the region no matter the cost.
D
It knew that Russia and Britain would not exploit its resources.
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Why did the Suez Canal increase European interest in the Ottoman Empire?

A
The empire monopolized all trade through the canal.
B
The canal made it easy for Europe to attack the empire’s lands.
C
The canal went through Muslim-controlled waterways to Asia.
D
The empire opposed expanding the canal to new trade destinations.
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How did buying Egypt’s shares in the Suez Canal benefit Britain?

A
It gave Britain total control of the canal and kept other nations out.
B
It allowed Britain to form an equal trade partnership with France.
C
It gave Britain partial control of the canal and enabled trade with Asia.
D
It allowed Britain to form an economic partnership with Egypt.
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When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

A
building a canal for trade with the Ottoman region.
B
helping Ottoman nations achieve independence.
C
cutting off most trade with the Ottoman region.
D
trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

A
growth and a stronger empire.
B
independence or self-rule for many territories.
C
new alliances with many European nations.
D
a smaller but more stable empire.

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