18 Questions
What event marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
The defeat of the Egyptian army by the British
What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?
Egyptian finance and foreign affairs
What was the role of the consul general during the British occupation of Egypt?
Dictating Britain’s wishes in the form of advice to the Khedive
What did the British bombard on July 11, 1882, to start their occupation of Egypt?
Alexandria
How long did the British occupation of Egypt last?
Seventy-two years
What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?
The expulsion of the British
What did the British occupation of Egypt bring to a conclusion?
Increasing Egyptian independence
What event marked the beginning of the British occupation of Egypt?
The bombing of Alexandria
Who was the real ruler during the British occupation of Egypt?
The consul general
What did the British occupy in Egypt?
Finance and foreign affairs
What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
A definite objective
Which country's global empire was involved in the British occupation of Egypt?
Britain
What was the consequence of the events of 1882 for Egypt's foreign domination?
Control by a small number of Europeans backed by a British garrison
What did the British occupation provide for the development of the Egyptian national movement?
A definite objective of expelling the British
What role did the consul general play during the British occupation of Egypt?
Dictating Britain's wishes to the Khedive
What did the British assume virtual control of during their occupation of Egypt?
Egyptian finance and foreign affairs
What marked a watershed in the modern history of Egypt in 1882?
Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence
What was the main objective of the Egyptian national movement during the British occupation?
Expelling the British from Egypt
Test your knowledge about the events of 1882, which marked a significant shift in the modern history of Egypt as Britain defeated the Egyptian army and occupied the country, leading to a forceful conclusion of Great Power rivalry and increasing Egyptian independence.
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