Egyptian History: The British Occupation in 1882
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What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?

  • The defeat of the Egyptian army by the British (correct)
  • The occupation of Egypt by the Ottoman empire
  • The increasing independence of Egypt
  • The founding of the dynasty by Muhammad ’Ali

    • What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?

  • Cultural and religious activities
  • Egyptian military operations
  • Egyptian finance and foreign affairs (correct)
  • Legal and judicial affairs

    • What was the role of the consul general during the British occupation of Egypt?

  • Mediating between Egypt and the Ottoman empire
  • Leading the Egyptian national movement
  • Overseeing cultural and educational development
  • Dictating Britain’s wishes in the form of advice to the Khedive (correct)

    • What did the British bombard on July 11, 1882, to start their occupation of Egypt?

    <p>Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the British occupation of Egypt last?

    <p>Seventy-two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?

    <p>The expulsion of the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British occupation of Egypt bring to a conclusion?

    <p>Increasing Egyptian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt?

    <p>The bombing of Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the real ruler during the British occupation of Egypt?

    <p>The consul general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British occupy in Egypt?

    <p>Finance and foreign affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A definite objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's global empire was involved in the British occupation of Egypt?

    <p>Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the events of 1882 for Egypt's foreign domination?

    <p>Control by a small number of Europeans backed by a British garrison</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A definite objective of expelling the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the consul general play during the British occupation of Egypt?

    <p>Dictating Britain's wishes to the Khedive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?

    <p>Egyptian finance and foreign affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?

    <p>Expelling the British from Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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