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What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
- Increasing Egyptian independence
- Defeat of the Egyptian army and British occupation (correct)
- Great Power rivalry
- Small number of Europeans backed by a British garrison
Which country brought a forceful conclusion to almost a century of Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence?
Which country brought a forceful conclusion to almost a century of Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence?
- Britain (correct)
- Ottoman empire
- Europeans
- Egypt
Who assumed virtual control of Egyptian finance, foreign affairs, and acted as the real ruler during the British occupation?
Who assumed virtual control of Egyptian finance, foreign affairs, and acted as the real ruler during the British occupation?
- European dynasty
- Ottoman empire
- Consul general (correct)
- Khedive
What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?
What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?
What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?
What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?
What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?
What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?
What was the main catalyst for starting World War I?
What was the main catalyst for starting World War I?
Why did the occupation prove to be a blessing in disguise for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
Why did the occupation prove to be a blessing in disguise for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?
What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?
What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?
What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?
What impact did Britain's informal martial law have on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?
What impact did Britain's informal martial law have on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?
Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?
What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?
How did Britain enforce its control over Egypt during the early 20th century?
How did Britain enforce its control over Egypt during the early 20th century?
What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?
What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?
What marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
What marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
Who assumed virtual control of Egyptian finance, foreign affairs, and acted as the real ruler during the British occupation?
Who assumed virtual control of Egyptian finance, foreign affairs, and acted as the real ruler during the British occupation?
What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?
What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?
What role did Britain play in the events of 1882?
What role did Britain play in the events of 1882?
What did Britain assume virtual control of during the occupation?
What did Britain assume virtual control of during the occupation?
What led to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence over Egypt?
What led to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence over Egypt?
What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
What event led to the declaration of war between European nations in World War I?
What event led to the declaration of war between European nations in World War I?
What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?
What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?
What were the consequences of Britain's informal martial law on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?
What were the consequences of Britain's informal martial law on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?
What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?
What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?
Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?
What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?
What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?
What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?
What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?
What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?
What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?
What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?
