Eastern Question - 3 Minute History

The video explores Russia's strategic alliances and territorial expansions in the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on its relations with Britain, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire. It highlights the decline of Ottoman power due to European influence and internal strife, including the Janissary revolts. The narrative covers the Greek War of Independence, Muhammad Ali's ambitions in Egypt, and the Crimean War's impact on European politics. The video concludes with the Franco-Prussian War and the Great Eastern Crisis, emphasizing the shifting alliances and power dynamics in Europe.

What was the primary focus of Nikki Japanese's northern plan?

• Uniting the northern states against the French and Austrians

• Expanding Russian territory into Asia

• Forming an alliance with the Ottomans

• Supporting the Polish rebellion

Which internal group posed a significant threat to the Ottoman Sultan's power?

• The Greeks

• The Bulgarians

• The Serbs

• The Janissaries

What was a significant outcome of the Crimean War for Russia?

• Losing influence in Moldavia and Wallachia

• Gaining control over the Turkish Straits

• Expanding into the Mediterranean

• Forming an alliance with France

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Eastern Crisis?

• The Greek War of Independence

• The Herzegovinian rebellion

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Crimean War

What was the result of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871?

• The decline of British influence

• The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• The creation of a German Empire

• The unification of Italy