57 Questions
Why did Britain confirm its presence in the Arabian Gulf?
To protect its transportation lines between Bombay and Basra to transfer mail
Who was the governor of Baghdad from 1869 to 1872?
Midhat Pasha
What was Midhat Pasha's vision for the Arabian Peninsula?
To extend Ottoman authority over the region
Why did the Ottoman Empire lose possessions in the Balkans and around the Black Sea?
Due to conflicts with European powers
What event in 1869 highlighted the strategic importance of the Arabian Gulf region?
The opening of the Suez Canal
What facilitated the Ottoman fleet's access to Basra?
The opening of the Suez Canal
What did the Ottoman Empire aim to achieve by annexing the Gulf emirates and chiefdoms?
To compensate for losses in the Balkans and around the Black Sea
What was the primary reason for the Ottoman Empire's interest in the Arabian Gulf region?
To extend Ottoman authority over the region
What was the contribution of the Ruler of Kuwait to the Ottoman campaign?
Providing eighty ships with food and military supplies
What was the outcome of the Ottoman campaign?
The success in seizing al-Ahsa and Najd
What was the recognition given to the Ruler of Kuwait for his efforts?
He was named the governor of the new county of Najd
Why did Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed welcome Ottoman influence?
To combat British influence and rid himself of British pressures
Who visited Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani in July 1871?
The Ruler of Kuwait, Abdullah Al-Sabah
What was the purpose of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah's visit to Doha in July 1871?
To persuade Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani to accept Ottoman protection
Who raised the Ottoman flag over the ruler's palace in Doha?
Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed
How did Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani react to his son Jassim's actions?
He did not object or prohibit his son's actions
What did the Qatari forces manage to do to the Ottoman's cannon?
Take it and use it against them
What did Sheikh Jassim request from Hafiz Pasha before granting amnesty?
The release of Sheikh Ahmad and leading men of Qatar
What did the Ottoman government do to Hafiz Pasha after the Battle of Wajbah?
Dismissed him as the governor of Basra
Why did the British consul meet with Sheikh Jassim in Wakra?
To offer British protection over Qatar
Who did the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II send to Sheikh Jassim to conclude a political settlement?
The naqib al-ashraf of Basra, Muhammad Sha'ib
What was the outcome of Sheikh Jassim's meeting with the British consul?
Sheikh Jassim refused British protection
What did the Battle of Wajbah become in the modern history of Qatar?
A significant event
What did Sheikh Jassim's victory in the Battle of Wajbah lead to?
An increase in his popularity and fame as a strong leader
Who protested against the British ships' attack?
The governor of al-Ahsa
What was the ultimatum given to Sheikh Jassim and the Sheikh of bin Ali?
To return to Bahrain within one hour
What happened to the Zubara fort during the shelling?
It was destroyed
How many ships belonged to Sheikh Jassim that were destroyed during the shelling?
88
What happened to the Ottoman flag in Zubara after the attack?
It was removed
What did Sheikh Jassim do on the second day of the attack?
He raised a truce flag and sent a letter of apology
What did the British accuse Sheikh Jassim of?
Being responsible for the events in Zubara
What did Sheikh Jassim accept?
The British conditions
What was Sheikh Jassim's request to the Ottoman government?
To return the property of the Hawajir
What was the result of Sheikh Jassim's armed movement against the Ottomans in Doha?
Some Ottoman soldiers were killed
What was Sheikh Jassim's goal in maintaining Islamic unity and solidarity?
To resist British interests in the region
What was the purpose of Sheikh Jassim's letter to the governor of Basra in 1908?
To warn him about the British interests in the region
Why did the Ottoman Empire decide to enter into negotiations with the British in 1913?
All of the above
What did Article 11 of the Anglo-Ottoman Agreement of 1913 pertain to?
Qatar specifically
What was the outcome of the negotiations between the Ottomans and the British in 1913?
The Anglo-Ottoman Agreement of 1913 was signed
Why did the Ottoman Empire face challenges in the Balkans?
Due to the secessionist movements
What was the significance of the Ottoman wars with Italy in Libya?
It led to the Ottomans' inability to face the British
What was the primary motivation behind Sheikh Jassim's actions?
To maintain Islamic unity and solidarity
Sheikh Jassim wanted to get rid of Indian merchants who were Ottoman subjects.
False
The Ottoman Sultan remained the Caliph of the Christians.
False
Qatar was exempt from paying taxes because it lacked population.
False
The Ottoman military force was present in Zubara as a symbol of Ottoman rule.
False
The Ottomans intervened extensively in Qatar's internal affairs.
False
Sheikh Jassim raised the Ottoman flag in Qatar to protect his country from British influence.
False
The Ottoman Empire's presence in Qatar was a type of protection against ground assaults from the British.
True
The British authorities in the Gulf took action against Saud bin Faisal's followers' attacks on Qatar.
False
Sheikh Jassim's decision to accept Ottoman sovereignty was a result of British pressure.
False
The Ottoman Empire's influence in Qatar led to the country's economic growth and stability.
False
Sheikh Jassim opposed the Ottoman's plan to establish a customs administration in Qatar.
True
The British government fully trusted Sheikh Jassim and supported him against the Ottoman Empire.
False
Qasim Agha, the Ottoman governor, increased his influence in Doha and fees from the Qataris.
True
Sheikh Jassim accepted Ottoman sovereignty in Qatar without any opposition.
False
The Ottoman Empire's expansion in Qatar led to an increase in Qatar's financial resources.
False
The Ottoman Empire's expansion to the Arabian Gulf in the late 19th century. Learn about the factors that led to the Ottoman's military campaign to Al-Ahsa and Qatar in 1871.
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