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When did the Greek War of Independence take place?
When did the Greek War of Independence take place?
between 1821 and 1829
Which empires assisted the Greeks during the Greek War of Independence?
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?
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?
When is the independence day celebrated by Greeks around the world?
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In which century did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule occur?
In which century did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule occur?
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When did the Greek War of Independence take place?
When did the Greek War of Independence take place?
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Which empires assisted the Greeks during the Greek War of Independence?
Which empires assisted the Greeks during the Greek War of Independence?
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What did the Greek War of Independence lead to?
What did the Greek War of Independence lead to?
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What is celebrated as independence day by Greeks around the world?
What is celebrated as independence day by Greeks around the world?
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Where did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule begin?
Where did most of the Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule begin?
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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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Test your knowledge of the Greek War of Independence with this quiz. Explore the key events, influential figures, and the involvement of major powers in this historic struggle for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire.
