19th Century Ottoman Empire Quiz

What was the main reason Sultan Salim III maintained a defensive alliance with Russia?

• He admired Russian culture.

• He was intimidated by the Russian-British military alliance.

• He wanted to expand Ottoman territory.

• He was promised financial aid by Russia.

Who succeeded Sultan Salim III after he was deposed?

• Abdul Hamid II

• Abdulmecid I

• Mahmud II

• Mustafa IV

What significant reform era did Sultan Mahmud II initiate?

• The Crimean Reforms

• The Ottoman Constitution

• The Hatt-i Humayun

• The Tanzimat Reforms

Which treaty ended the Crimean War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Berlin

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Bucharest

What was the purpose of the Hatt-i Humayun decree?

• To expand Ottoman territory

• To establish a new military alliance

• To promote equality among all classes and ethnicities

• To declare war on Russia

Which war led to significant territorial losses for the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century?

• The Crimean War

• The Greek War of Independence

• The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878

• The Egyptian-Ottoman War

What was one of Sultan Abdul Hamid II's initial actions as sultan?

• Forming an alliance with France

• Declaring war on Greece

• Promulgating the first Ottoman constitution

• Expanding the Ottoman Empire

Which European power did the Ottomans turn to for friendship after losing influence in Egypt and Tunisia?

• Britain

• Germany

• France

• Russia

What was the outcome of the Greco-Turkish War of 1897?

• The Ottomans formed an alliance with Greece

• Crete remained an autonomous state under Ottoman sovereignty

• The Ottomans lost significant territory

• Greece gained control of Crete

What was a major issue faced by the Ottoman Empire as the 1800s came to a close?

• Economic prosperity

• Alliance with Russia

• Expansion into Europe

• Unrest in the Balkans and Armenia