Imperialism in the Muslim World

What were the internal problems faced by the Muslim empires in the 1800s?

• Overpopulation

• Technological advancements

• Corruption and discontent

• Lack of natural resources

Who were the Young Turks?

• A faction of the Ottoman military

• A liberal group pushing for reforms

• A coalition of Middle Eastern traders

• A group of European diplomats

What was one of the consequences of nationalism in the Ottoman Empire?

• The expansion of the Safavid Empire

• The genocide of Christian Armenians

• The rise of the Mughal Empire

• The unification of the Ottoman and Persian empires

Which country became a protectorate of Britain in 1882?

• Persia

• Egypt

• Turkey

• India

What was a major interest of foreign nations in Persia?

• Persian textiles

• Persian architecture

• Persian oil fields

• Persian spices