Δ1. Η βασιλεία του Όθωνα - ο Ιωάννης Κωλέττης

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Ποιος επιλέχθηκε ως βασιλιάς της Ελλάδας το 1832;

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Ο 17χρονος πρίγκιπας Όθωνας, γιος του βασιλιά Λουδοβίκου της Βαυαρίας.

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What did the Great Powers guarantee for Greece after Otto's selection?

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The regime of the country, its independence, and its borders.

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When did King Otto arrive in Greece?

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January 1833.

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What was established in Greece during Otto's reign to govern in his absence?

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The Regency, consisting of three of his compatriots.

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What significant measures did the Bavarians take upon their arrival in Greece?

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They reorganized the state, administration, justice, and education system, strengthened the economy, and secured independence.

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What happened to the capital of Greece in December 1834?

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It was moved from Nafplio to Athens.

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What educational institutions were established in Athens during Otto's reign?

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Schools for all levels of education, a Teacher's College, and a University.

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What was the status of the Greek Orthodox Church during Otto's reign?

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It was declared autocephalous, meaning administratively independent from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

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What issue strained the relations between the Greek state and the Ottoman Empire?

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The issue of enslaved Greeks living outside its borders.

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What significant agreement was signed in 1855?

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The first commercial and maritime agreement between Greeks and Ottoman Turks.