Topic 7.3: The Crimean War
Question 1
It showcased the Ottoman Empire's modernized military and industrial strength.
It marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's golden age of territorial expansion.
It highlighted the Ottoman Empire's military weaknesses and contributed to its perception as 'The Sick Man of Europe.'
It resulted in the Ottoman Empire's acquisition of the Crimean Peninsula.
Question 2
Battle of Sevastopol
Battle of Inkerman
Battle of Balaklava
Battle of the Alma
Question 3
It granted independence to the Crimean Peninsula, establishing it as a sovereign state.
It recognized the Ottoman Empire's control over the Dardanelles Strait.
It resulted in the division of the Ottoman Empire among the Great Powers.
It neutralized the Black Sea, forbidding warships and fortifications along its shores.
Question 4
It disrupted the Concert of Europe and set the stage for Italian and German unification.
It resulted in the permanent exclusion of France from European affairs.
It established a long-lasting alliance between Britain and Russia.
It led to the widespread adoption of the Holy Alliance's principles.
Question 5
Russia's use of cavalry was considered innovative and ahead of its time.
Russia's alliance with the Ottoman Empire was seen as a strategic blunder.
Russia's victory showcased its reliance on outdated feudal systems.
Russia's defeat revealed its lack of industrialization and modern military technology compared to Western Europe.
Question 6
The use of new industrial weaponry and the involvement of mass media coverage.
The introduction of conscription and the use of trench warfare.
The widespread use of guerrilla tactics and the signing of the first armistice.
The deployment of nuclear weapons and the establishment of the Geneva Conventions.
Question 7
He implemented reforms in Russia, including the emancipation of the serfs.
He negotiated the Treaty of Paris on behalf of the Ottoman Empire.
He established the League of Three Emperors to maintain European stability.
He led the charge against the Ottoman Empire's expansion.
Question 8
The development of the first vaccine for typhoid fever.
The invention of the X-ray machine for immediate battlefield diagnosis.
The introduction of anesthesia in surgical procedures.
The establishment of organizational standards for army hospitals by Florence Nightingale.
Question 9
Russia and the Ottoman Empire
Britain and France
France and the Ottoman Empire
Great Britain and Russia
Question 10
Christians in the Ottoman Empire led a successful rebellion that contributed to the war's outbreak.
Christians in the Ottoman Empire formed the majority of the military forces.
The Ottoman Empire's Christian population remained neutral throughout the war.
Disputes over the rights of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire were a pretext for the war.
Question 11
The Ottoman Empire's economy was unaffected as the war was financed entirely by its allies.
The war stimulated the Ottoman Empire's industrial sector, leading to economic growth.
The war debts led to increased reliance on European loans, further weakening the empire's economy.
The Ottoman Empire profited immensely from war reparations, strengthening its economy.
Question 12
Cavalry charges, such as the Charge of the Light Brigade, demonstrated the futility of traditional tactics against modern weaponry.
The war marked the rise of the cavalry as the dominant force on the battlefield.
Cavalry units were the primary force behind the successful siege of Sevastopol.
Cavalry tactics were refined during the war, leading to their increased effectiveness.
Question 13
It was the site of a major naval battle that determined control of the Mediterranean.
It was the primary theater of war, where major battles such as the Siege of Sevastopol occurred.
It was the location where the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the war.
It served as a neutral zone where peace negotiations took place.
Question 14
Russia intended to convert the Ottoman Empire's Christian population to Orthodoxy.
Russia sought access to warm water ports on the Black Sea.
Russia wanted to establish a land route to India through Ottoman territories.
Russia aimed to annex the Ottoman Empire's territories to gain agricultural land.
Question 15
The war saw the first use of radio broadcasts to report live from the battlefield.
The war led to the establishment of state-controlled media in Europe to manage public opinion.
The war was largely ignored by the media, leading to a lack of public interest.
The war was one of the first to be extensively covered by reporters and photographers, bringing the realities of war to the public.
Question 16
Britain established a policy of aggressive military expansion in Europe.
Britain's costly involvement led to a period of withdrawal from continental politics.
Britain formed a permanent military alliance with the Ottoman Empire.
Britain shifted its focus to colonizing Africa as a result of the war.
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