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Which event marked a significant turning point in the Ottoman Empire's decline?
Which event marked a significant turning point in the Ottoman Empire's decline?
- The Turkish Revolution
- The Balkan Wars (correct)
- The Sykes-Picot Agreement
- The Treaty of Lausanne
What role did the military play in the governance of the Ottoman Empire during its decline?
What role did the military play in the governance of the Ottoman Empire during its decline?
- The military supported democratic reforms
- The military intervened in governance (correct)
- The military became entirely controlled by civilian leaders
- The military completely withdrew from politics
Which of the following factors was NOT a cause of the Ottoman Empire's disintegration?
Which of the following factors was NOT a cause of the Ottoman Empire's disintegration?
- Struggles for power
- World War I Defeat
- Support from European powers (correct)
- French and British involvement
What was one outcome of the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
What was one outcome of the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
Who led a resistance movement that caused significant unrest in the Ottoman Empire?
Who led a resistance movement that caused significant unrest in the Ottoman Empire?
Flashcards
Struggles for power
Struggles for power
A period of conflict within the Ottoman Empire where different groups and factions competed for power and control.
Balkan Wars
Balkan Wars
Disagreements and war between the Ottoman Empire and Balkan nations, leading to loss of territory and weakening of central authority.
French and British involvement
French and British involvement
French and British interactions and policies that helped weaken the Ottoman Empire, often taking advantage of internal conflicts.
Treaty of Lausanne
Treaty of Lausanne
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Loss of Territory
Loss of Territory
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Study Notes
Ottoman Empire Decline
- The Ottoman Empire faced internal and external pressures leading to its decline
- Internal factors included conflicts over leadership, military involvement in politics, Balkan wars weakening central authority, and large-scale uprisings
External Factors
- European powers exerted economic and political influence, granting trade privileges, establishing a debt fund due to Ottoman debts and religious missions to protect minority rights
- European interventions in Ottoman governance, including the case of Khedive Ismail in Egypt (1879)
- The Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Treaty of Sèvres resulted in the division of the Ottoman territories between France and Britain
Ottoman Collapse
- The empire's territorial loss in the Middle East was due to external pressures and internal conflicts
- The Treaty of Lausanne (1923), following the Turkish War of Independence, marked a significant turning point in the disintegration of the previously expansive empire.
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Explore the factors leading to the decline of the Ottoman Empire, including both internal conflicts and external pressures from European powers. This quiz covers significant events, agreements, and the impact of military politics on the empire's stability and territorial integrity.
