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What was the main reason for the British interest in Afghanistan?
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?
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?
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?
What led to the British company signing an agreement to develop oil fields in Persia?
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How did Europeans gain control in Muslim lands?
How did Europeans gain control in Muslim lands?
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What was one of the reasons for the weakening of the Ottoman Empire?
What was one of the reasons for the weakening of the Ottoman Empire?
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In which war did Russia fight against the Ottomans in the 1850s?
In which war did Russia fight against the Ottomans in the 1850s?
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What factor played an important role in the fall of the Ottoman Empire?
What factor played an important role in the fall of the Ottoman Empire?
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Which two countries joined forces against Russia during the Crimean War?
Which two countries joined forces against Russia during the Crimean War?
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What did Greece win in 1830 as a result of its struggle for independence?
What did Greece win in 1830 as a result of its struggle for independence?
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