Contemporary History of Egypt: British Occupation 1882

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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?

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?

European dynasty

Ottoman empire

Consul general (correct)

Khedive

What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?

Long new chapter in Egypt’s foreign domination and Britain’s global empire Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?

Bombardment of Alexandria by British naval guns Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?

Direction fell to a small number of Europeans backed by a British garrison Signup and view all the answers

What was the main catalyst for starting World War I?

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

Why did the occupation prove to be a blessing in disguise for the development of the Egyptian national movement?

It provided a definite objective, namely the expulsion of the British Signup and view all the answers

What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?

To spy on and collect information about any opposition, including judges Signup and view all the answers

What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?

Forcing the Egyptian government to sever its relations with all of Britain’s enemies Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Britain's informal martial law have on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?

Abolished the Egyptian constitution, suppressed journalists, censored the media, and established hidden police Signup and view all the answers

Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey Signup and view all the answers

What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?

Prepared to defend its ally Serbia Signup and view all the answers

How did Britain enforce its control over Egypt during the early 20th century?

Appointed a British military governor and suppressed opposition through surveillance and censorship Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?

It made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?

The British bombardment of Alexandria Signup and view all the answers

Who assumed virtual control of Egyptian finance, foreign affairs, and acted as the real ruler during the British occupation?

The British consul general Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Britain’s promises to evacuate Egypt not being fulfilled?

Long-term foreign domination Signup and view all the answers

What role did Britain play in the events of 1882?

Defeating the Egyptian army Signup and view all the answers

What did Britain assume virtual control of during the occupation?

Egyptian finance and foreign affairs Signup and view all the answers

What led to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence over Egypt?

The British bombardment of Alexandria Signup and view all the answers

What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?

An objective to expel the British Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the declaration of war between European nations in World War I?

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

What was the main duty of the Egyptian State Security Investigations Service?

To spy on and collect information about opposition to British occupation Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of Britain's informal martial law on Egypt between 1882 and 1914?

Abolishment of the Egyptian constitution and suppression of nationalists Signup and view all the answers

What defensive measures did Britain adopt in August 1914 that made Egypt belligerent towards the British Empire?

Issuance of a decree adopting measures making Egypt belligerent towards Britain's enemies Signup and view all the answers

Which nations were part of the Central Powers during World War I?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Egypt moving to an even further orbit of Ottoman influence?

Increased autonomy and independence for Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of The Declaration of Egypt as a British protectorate in October 1914?

Placing Egypt under formal British martial law Signup and view all the answers

What role did Russia play in the events leading to World War I?

Declaring war on Germany to protect Serbia Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?

Egypt's financial crisis leading to British intervention Signup and view all the answers

Contemporary History of Egypt: British Occupation 1882

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What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?

Which country brought a forceful conclusion to almost a century of Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence?

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 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 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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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 role did Britain play in the events of 1882?

What did Britain assume virtual control of during the occupation?

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 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 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?

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 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 prompted the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt in 1882?

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