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What was the main reason for the British interest in Afghanistan?

To gain control of the Suez Canal

To compete with Russia for control

To access the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean

To spread their empire beyond India’s borders (correct)

Why did the British take control of the Suez Canal?

To prevent European countries from accessing it

To gain access to the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean

Because Egypt defaulted on its debts for its construction (correct)

To use it as a buffer between India and Russia

What was the primary motivation for Russia's competition with Britain in Persia?

To access the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean (correct)

To prevent European countries from accessing it

To gain control of the Suez Canal

To use Persia as a buffer between India and Russia

What led to the British company signing an agreement to develop oil fields in Persia?

The discovery of oil in Persia Signup and view all the answers

How did Europeans gain control in Muslim lands?

By adopting economic imperialism Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for the weakening of the Ottoman Empire?

Corruption and theft causing financial chaos Signup and view all the answers

In which war did Russia fight against the Ottomans in the 1850s?

Crimean War Signup and view all the answers

What factor played an important role in the fall of the Ottoman Empire?

Geopolitics and land acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries joined forces against Russia during the Crimean War?

Britain and France Signup and view all the answers

What did Greece win in 1830 as a result of its struggle for independence?

Independence Signup and view all the answers