The Constantinople Massacre of 1895

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What did Armenian leaders seek for their people in the Ottoman Empire?

Independence from the empire

Protection from the empire (correct)

Integration into the ruling class of the empire

Expansion of their territory within the empire

What were the goals of Armenian leaders in the Ottoman Empire?

Armenian leaders sought protections for their people in the Ottoman Empire.

What did Armenians hope for in terms of governance?

Expansion of their territory within the Ottoman Empire

Integration into the ruling class of the Ottoman Empire

Changes in governance within the Ottoman Empire (correct)

Independence from the Ottoman Empire

What did Armenians hope for in terms of governance?

Armenians were scattered throughout the empire and hoped for changes in governance rather than independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Hunchaks and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation?

To educate the world about the Armenian situation Signup and view all the answers

What was the plan of the Hunchaks and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation?

The Hunchaks and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation planned direct action to educate the world about their situation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the non-violent protest in the Ottoman capital on October 1, 1895?

To demand basic civil rights for Armenians Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the non-violent protest in the Ottoman capital on October 1, 1895?

The non-violent protest in the Ottoman capital on October 1, 1895, turned into a massacre. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the protest in the Ottoman capital?

It was the first time a non-Muslim, subject minority had confronted the central authorities in the Ottoman capital Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the protest?

The protest was against the systematic persecution of Armenians and demanded basic civil rights. Signup and view all the answers

How did the protest in the Ottoman capital end?

The protest was stopped by soldiers and police, leading to a massacre in broad daylight Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about the protest?

The protest was the first time a non-Muslim, subject minority had confronted the central authorities in the Ottoman capital. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of foreign diplomats to the Constantinople massacre?

They sent a message to the Porte asking for an end to the massacres Signup and view all the answers

What was the aftermath of the protest?

The Constantinople massacre led to a new wave of violence against Armenians throughout the empire. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Armenian leaders sought protections for their people in the Ottoman Empire.
Armenians were scattered throughout the empire and hoped for changes in governance rather than independence.
The Hunchaks and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation planned direct action to educate the world about their situation.
A non-violent protest in the Ottoman capital on October 1, 1895, turned into a massacre.
The protest was against the systematic persecution of Armenians and demanded basic civil rights.
The protest was the first time a non-Muslim, subject minority had confronted the central authorities in the Ottoman capital.
The protest was stopped by soldiers and police, leading to a massacre in broad daylight.
Foreign diplomats were horrified and sent a message to the Porte asking for an end to the massacres.
The Constantinople massacre led to a new wave of violence against Armenians throughout the empire.
2,400 Armenians stayed locked up inside their churches throughout the city during the massacres.

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Test your knowledge of the Constantinople Massacre of 1895, a pivotal moment in Armenian history. This quiz will cover the events leading up to the massacre, the non-violent protest that turned deadly, and the aftermath that led to even more violence against Armenians throughout the Ottoman Empire. Sharpen your historical knowledge and use specific keywords to ace this quiz!