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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ottoman Empire in Decline Trouble fitting in with the modern world Ottoman’s tried to change before European colonization
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Crimean War Lose control of the following: Romania Cyprus Bosnia Bulgaria Africa
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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