The Greek War of Independence Quiz

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When did the Greek War of Independence take place?

between 1821 and 1829

Which empires assisted the Greeks during the Greek War of Independence?

British Empire, Kingdom of France, and the Russian Empire

What did the Greek War of Independence lead to?

formation of modern Greece, which would be expanded to its modern size in later years

When is the independence day celebrated by Greeks around the world?

<p>25 March every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which century did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule occur?

<p>15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Greek War of Independence take place?

<p>between 1821 and 1829</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which empires assisted the Greeks during the Greek War of Independence?

<p>British Empire, Kingdom of France, and the Russian Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Greek War of Independence lead to?

<p>formation of modern Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is celebrated as independence day by Greeks around the world?

<p>the Greek Revolution on 25 March every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule begin?

<p>in the independent Greek realm of the Mani Peninsula</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Greek War of Independence years

The Greek War of Independence took place between 1821 and 1829.

Empires assisting Greece

The British Empire, Kingdom of France, and the Russian Empire aided the Greeks.

Result of Greek War

The war led to the creation of modern Greece.

Greek Independence Day

Greeks celebrate their independence on March 25th annually.

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Greek uprisings century

Most Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule occurred in the 19th century.

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Greek uprisings location

Many Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule began on the Mani Peninsula.

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Modern Greece's size

Modern Greece grew in size after the war.

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Greek Independence date

The Greek revolution started on March 25.

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Supporting empires influence

The assisting empires supported the Greek independence movement.

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Greek Independence impact

The movement resulted in the formation of modern Greece as it is today.

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Study Notes

The Greek War of Independence

  • The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence waged by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from 1821 to 1829.
  • The war was fought between the Greek revolutionaries and the Ottoman Empire, with the Greeks receiving assistance from the British Empire, Kingdom of France, and the Russian Empire in 1826.
  • The Ottomans were aided by their North African vassals, particularly the eyalet of Egypt.

Formation of Modern Greece

  • The war led to the formation of modern Greece, which would later be expanded to its current size.
  • The modern Greek state was formed as a result of the Greek War of Independence.

Celebration of Independence

  • The Greek Revolution is celebrated by Greeks around the world as Independence Day on 25 March every year.
  • The anniversary of the Greek War of Independence is marked on 25 March every year.

Ottoman Rule in Greece

  • All Greek territory, except the Ionian Islands, the Mani Peninsula, and some mountainous regions in Epirus, came under Ottoman rule in the 15th century.
  • The Ottoman Empire gained control over most of Greece following the Fall of Constantinople in the 15th century.

Greek Uprisings

  • There were many Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule during the following centuries.
  • Most of these uprisings began in the independent Greek realm of the Mani Peninsula.

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