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Both the Ottomans and the Safavids capitalized upon technolo…

Both the Ottomans and the Safavids capitalized upon technology to expand their empires. Yet,  their societies differed in significant ways.” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing the two empires; being sure to discuss the technology they utilized, the meaning of the term “military-patronage states,” two similarities that bound them and one difference between the two.

Clearly, defensive developmentalism was a Middle Eastern res…

Clearly, defensive developmentalism was a Middle Eastern response against Western influence.” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing what specific development with the Ottoman Empire prompted this response, two main characteristics of this response, as well as two internal problems caused by this response.

“The cultural significance of Napoleon’s arrival into the Mi…

“The cultural significance of Napoleon’s arrival into the Middle East cannot be overestimated.” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing the impact of Napoleon’s arrival into the Middle East, being sure to discuss the significance of the Rosetta Stone, Jean-Francios Champollion, Description le Egypt,  and the development of the field of Egyptology.

“It could be argued that the British and French impacted the…

“It could be argued that the British and French impacted the Middle East in disruptive and constructive ways during the 20th century as new Arab nations’ were forced to embrace their dictates!” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing the  Balfour Declaration, the rise of Zionism, the Sykes-Picot Agreement, and the Mandate System.