Question 1 Which empire had trouble fitting into the modern world? A. Roman Empire B. Greek Empire C. British Empire D. Ottoman Empire

Question 2 After Suleyman I death in 1566, the Ottoman Empire was followed by? A. Strong Sultans B. Weak Sultans C. The empire came to an end D. None of the above

Question 3 The interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products is known as? A. Geopolitics B. Sepoy C. Life in general D. Crimean

Question 4 Which country began to fight with the Ottoman’s for the purpose of gaining more land? A. French B. British C. Russians D. Americans

Question 5 The Crimean War was unique in that it was the first war that? A. Was covered by news reporters B. Used automatic weapons C. Used airplane as a weapon D. Was covered by television

Ottoman Empire in Decline Trouble fitting in with the modern world Ottoman’s tried to change before European colonization

Ottoman Empire in Decline After the death of Suleyman I in 1566, Ottoman’s were followed by weak sultans Government broke up into corrupt factions Corruption and theft caused huge financial problems Value of money decreased Weakness seen by Europe

Europeans On the Move Geopolitics- interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products The Ottoman’s controlled access to the Mediterranean and Atlantic sea trade Russia wanted a passage for its grain exports into the Mediterranean Sea Russia formed alliances with Ottoman’s enemies Discovery of Oil in Persia made the area more valuable

Crimean War Russian czars launched a war on the Ottomans 1853 war breaks out Mostly fought near the peninsula in the Black Sea Britain & France did not want Russia to gain more land, they took the Ottomans side

Crimean War First war in which women were established as nurses – Florence Nightingale First war to be covered by news reporters Even with support from Britain & France, Ottomans still lost land

Crimean War Lose control of the following: Romania Cyprus Bosnia Bulgaria Africa

Great Game Battle of Great Britain & Russia for Muslim land in Central Asia India (Britain’s most profitable colony) was sought after by Russia Afghanistan (Ind. Muslim Kingdom) rests between India & Russia was a key spot for expansion by the British After years of struggle, Britain leaves Afghanistan

Question 1 Which empire had trouble fitting into the modern world? A. Roman Empire B. Greek Empire C. British Empire D. Ottoman Empire

Question 2 After Suleyman I death in 1566, the Ottoman Empire was followed by? A. Strong Sultans B. Weak Sultans C. The empire came to an end D. None of the above

Question 3 The interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products is known as? A. Geopolitics B. Sepoy C. Life in general D. Crimean

Question 4 Which country began to fight with the Ottoman’s for the purpose of gaining more land? A. French B. British C. Russians D. Americans

Question 5 The Crimean War was unique in that it was the first war that? A. Was covered by news reporters B. Used automatic weapons C. Used airplane as a weapon D. Was covered by television