12.3 Flashcards
How did Europeans extend their power into Muslim regions?
they took advantage of the decline of the Ottoman empire and opened new contact to different regions of the world; Established footholds
Reasons for decline.
Corruption, nobles, military elites, and urban craft guilds gain power, and powerful competition from European Powers
What did reform groups stress and want?
The stressed their hate towards Europeans influence, and stressed strict rules on behavior
Who did Muhammad Ahmad claim he was?
The Mahdi
Savior
Mahdi
What led to the decline of the Ottoman empire?
Nationalist revolts and imperialism by europeans
What kind of nationalist problems did the Ottoman empire face?
Balkans and Egyptians threatened to leave and Pashas became bolder to get land for themselves
Local rulers
pashas
What were the new reforms introduced?
Burearcracy and tax was reformed, education expanded, more military training, young men sent to the West to learn about Western Ways
Why did Sultans dislike Western Learners?
Because they were afraid they would take their power through new ways
Why did Ottoman’s dislike Armenians?
They thought they were plotting against them with the Russians
successful ruler of military; ruler of Egypt
Muhammad Ali
Who did the Egyptians ask to be their governor in 1805?
Muhammad Ali
How did Ali get rid of Mart Lukes?
He threw a party, invited them, and then killed them
How did Ali Modernize Egypt?
Improved Army
