Week 4 and 5 test

The Eastern Question refers to:

• The division of Eastern Europe after World War II

• The decline of the Ottoman Empire and the subsequent power struggle in the Balkans

• The colonization of Africa by European powers

• The rivalry between Japan and China in the Far East

Mark TRUE statements

• The Great Game had a significant impact on the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.

• The Eastern Question was resolved with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• The Great Game was mainly a peaceful competition between Russia and Britain.

• The Eastern Question primarily focused on the power struggle in Eastern Europe.

• The Great Game was a term coined by Kipling

Which country got independence before 1877-78?

• Romania

• Montenegro

• Greece

• Bulgaria

• Serbia

What were the main territories, which triggered Russo-Turkish wars?

The Great Game came to an end with (1 or 2 answers)

• The signing of the Treaty of Berlin

• The establishment of the British Raj in India

• The Russian Revolution of 1917

• The collapse of the Ottoman Empire

Which country was called a 'sickman of Europe' and why?

Catherine the Great's reign is often associated with the Enlightenment because she

• Supported philosophers and intellectuals

• Promoted religious tolerance

• Implemented legal reforms

• All of the above

List true statements

• Catherine the Great was the Empress of Russia during the Enlightenment.

• Catherine the Great's reign marked a decline in the power of the Russian Orthodox Church.

• The Enlightenment in Russia primarily influenced the nobility and upper classes.

• The Enlightenment in Russia led to increased religious tolerance.

• Catherine the Great's reign marked the end of the Enlightenment in Russia.

List 4 changes happened to Russian cities after the reform of Catharine the Great, which made them different from Medieval ones

Which industries were popular among female entrepreneurs?

Women often engaged in textiles, tailoring, and handicrafts. Some were involved in food production, such as baking and brewing. In urban areas, women also operated shops and small businesses.

• textiles

• tailoring

• mining

• food production

• railway building