أحداث الاحتلال الفرنسى لمصر

In May 1798, the French campaign set sail from Toulon, capturing Malta and Crete to mislead the British fleet. By July 1798, they reached Alexandria, where they faced strong resistance led by Mohamed Karim. Despite this, the French successfully occupied Alexandria, marking the start of their occupation of Egypt. The campaign then clashed with the Mamluks at Shubra Khit and Imbaba, resulting in the Mamluks' defeat and retreat to Upper Egypt, allowing the French to enter Cairo.

From which port did the French campaign set sail in May 1798?

• Port of Bordeaux

• Port of Nice

• Port of Toulon

• Port of Marseille

What was the strategic reason for the French campaign's move to Crete?

• To gather resources

• To recruit more soldiers

• To establish a base

• To mislead the English fleet

Who led the resistance against the French in Alexandria?

• Ahmed Orabi

• Ibrahim Pasha

• Mohamed Karim

• Mohamed Ali

What was the outcome of the battles at Shubra Khit and Imbaba?

• The battles were inconclusive

• The Mamluks were defeated

• The French retreated

• The Mamluks won

What was the significance of the French entering Cairo?

• It led to a peace treaty

• It was a temporary occupation

• It signified the start of French rule in Egypt

• It marked the end of the campaign