Establishment Of British Control In Egypt

Question 1

What happened in June 1879?

Answer 1

Isma’il was deposed because of his continuing economic mismanagement by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

Question 2

When was Isma’il deposed?

Answer 2

June 1879 because of his continuing economic mismanagement by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

Question 3

Why was Isma’il deposed in June 1879?

Answer 3

Because of his continuing economic mismanagement, he was overthrown by the Ottoman Sultan, as a result of both domestic and Anglo-French pressure

Question 4

Who replaced Isma’il after he was deposed in June 1879?

Answer 4

His son, Tewfiq

Question 5

After Isma’il was deposed in June 1879, who kept Egypt afloat after his son Tewfiq became the new Khedive?

Answer 5

British money kept Egypt afloat

Question 6

After Isma’il was deposed in June 1879, What was the impact of British money keeping Egypt afloat?

Answer 6

British commissioner, Lord Dufferin, thus wielded considerable influence

Question 7

What is the consul-general?

Answer 7

Britains highest government representative in an oversea territory. He spoke on behalf of his state in the country in which he is located.

Question 8

How did Egypt deal with its poor economic position after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

Answer 8

Taxes imposed on Egyptian food and goods

Reduced army by 2/3

Question 9

What happened to the Egyptian army after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

Answer 9

Reduced by two thirds

Question 10

Why was the army reduced by two thirds after the deposition of Isma’il in June 1879?

Answer 10

In order to prop up the economy

Question 11

What was the impact of the measures taken by the government to improve the economic position (Taxes imposed on Egyptian food and goods and reduced army by 2/3) ?

Answer 11

Increased unemployment and led to nationalist rebellion under Colonel Arabi Pasha and fellow army officers

Question 12

What was the impact of the nationalist rebellion under Colonel Arabi Pasha and fellow army officers?

Answer 12

Tewfiq was forced to appoint Arabi’s allies to government positions, where their fiercely anti-European Stance provoke British concerns over trade and investment, and over the security of the 100,000 Europeans living in Egypt and of the Canal route to India

Question 13

What was the impact of Tewfiq being forced to appoint Arabi’s allies to government positions?

Answer 13

Their fiercely anti-European Stance provoke British concerns over trade and investment, and over the security of the 100,000 Europeans living in Egypt and of the Canal route to India

Question 14

What happened in June 1882?

Answer 14

Political tensions spilled onto the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, where the violence caused the death of 50 Europeans

Question 15

When had political tensions spilled onto the streets of Alexandria, Egypt, where the violence caused the death of 50 Europeans?

Answer 15

June 1882

Question 16

On June 1882, how many people died as a result of the political tensions in Alexandria, Egypt?

Answer 16

50 European died

Question 17

How did William Gladstone respond to the violence in Alexandria in June 1882 and other revolt across Egypt?

Answer 17

Sent British forces to bombard Alexandria

Question 18

Who sent British forces to bombard Alexandria?

Answer 18

William Gladstone response to the violence in Alexandria in June 1882 and other revolt across Egypt

Question 19

When was the bombardment of Alexandria?

Answer 19

July 1882

Question 20

What happened in July 1882?

Answer 20

Bombardment of Alexandria, which is 10.5 hours

Question 21

What did Arabi Pasha do as a result of bombardment of Alexandria in July 1882?

Answer 21

Declared war

Question 22

What happened in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

Answer 22

Arabi Pasha had success at Kafr el-Dawwar against British forces heading to Cairo
British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, was able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir, in a battle lasting over an hour

Question 23

What success did Arabi have in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

Answer 23

Success at Kafr el-Dawwar against British forces heading to Cairo

Question 24

Describe the defeat of Arabi in the Anglo-Egyptian war?

Answer 24

British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, was able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir, in a battle lasting over an hour.

Question 25

Who was the British commander in chief ahead of the British success of the Anglo-Egyptian war?

Answer 25

Sir Garnet Wolseley

Question 26

What was the impact of British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, being able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir?

Answer 26

This allowed the British to retake Cairo and restore Tewfiq as a puppet ruler

Question 27

What allowed the British to retake Cairo and restore Tewfiq as a puppet ruler?

Answer 27

British commander in chief-in-chief, Sir Garnet Wolseley, being able to secure the Suez Canal with the bulk of the British forces before defeating Arabi’s forces at Tel el-Kebir

Question 28

What happened once the British took over Cairo and restoring Tewfiq as a puppet leader?

Answer 28

Occupation of Egypt had began, although it was said to be temporary and without clearly defined intentions

Question 29

What happened in September 1883?

Answer 29

British occupation of Egypt had began

Question 30

When had British occupation of Egypt began?

Answer 30

September 1883

Question 31

Who became Consul-General in September 1883?

Answer 31

Evelyn Baring

Question 32

When did Evelyn Baring become Consul-General?

Answer 32

September 1883

Question 33

What did Evelyn Baring become in September 1883?

Answer 33

Consul-General

Question 34

What happened to Tewfik after British occupation?

Answer 34

Forced to create a government responsive to the British

Question 35

What happened in 1885?

Answer 35

Convention of London

Question 36

When was the convention of London?

Answer 36

1885

Question 37

What happened in 1885 convention of London?

Answer 37

Secured an international loan for the Egyptian government

Question 38

What secured an international loan for the Egyptian government?

Answer 38

1885 convention of London

Question 39

After 1883, what was the name used to describe the state of Egypt?

Answer 39

Client state/‘Veiled protectorate’ as Baring ruled behind a screen of Egyptian ministers