WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

IMPERIALISM IN ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which European country took Egypt during imperialism?
A
France
B
Great Britain
C
Portugal
D
Italy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The British military occupied Egypt in 1882 to protect financial interests in the country, culminating in a violent war. Britain won, restored the Khedival authority in Cairo, and established a ‘veiled protectorate’ over Ottoman-Egypt until the First World War.

Detailed explanation-2: -From 1882-1922, Britain formally occupied Egypt and controlled its government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Formal occupation (1914–1922) In 1914 as a result of the declaration of war with the Ottoman Empire, of which Egypt was nominally a part, Britain declared a Protectorate over Egypt and deposed the Khedive, replacing him with a family member who was made Sultan of Egypt by the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -While Egypt was technically still part of the Ottoman Empire, Britain now held actual control of the country and Egypt was effectively colonized in 1882.

Detailed explanation-5: -British rule Britain established a protectorate over Cyprus in 1878, and to suppress a nationalist revolt that threatened its interests, occupied Egypt in 1882. Britain then established a permanent military presence in Egypt. Protectorates were held over most of the Gulf states by 1900.

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