Lesson 3

Question 1

describe the general European attitude about the decline of the Ottoman Empire

Answer 1

• economic problems + corruption
• European territories gained advantage over Muslim areas through military threats and diplomacy
  • also wanted to gain territory

Question 2

explain why Muhammad Ali is considered the “father of Modern Egypt”

Answer 2

• made successful reforms
  
  • introduced industry to Egypt

Question 3

explain why Britain and Russia wanted to control Persia

Answer 3

• wanted control over oil fields in the Middle East