Egypt in the 19th Century

Who were the rulers of Egypt in the 19th century?

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

• Khedives

• Ottoman Empire

What led to a severe financial crisis in Egypt in the mid-1870s?

• Borrowing from Europe

• Rapid modernisation

• Internal instability

• Political freedom

Why did Britain believe that Egyptian bankruptcy would jeopardise its interests?

• Threat to Suez Canal

• Threat to Red Sea

• Threat to Indian Ocean

• Threat to Mediterranean Sea

What was the strategic interest of Britain in Egypt in the 19th century?

• Internal instability

• Political freedom

• Security of Suez Canal

• Economic development

When was the Suez Canal opened?

• 1880

• 1850

• 1869

• 1875