Obstacles Facing the Ottomans and the Greek Revolution

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the obstacles faced by the Ottomans and the events of the Greek Revolution as discussed in the lecture.

Obstacles Facing the Ottomans

Failed military reforms, corruption, strong religious institutions, revolts in Egypt and Arabia, European interference following Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, loss of territories, and anarchy in neighboring Iran.

Mahmud II

The Ottoman sultan known for his attempts at reform during a time of rising nationalism and European influence.

Greek Nationalism

The movement inspired by the French revolution that led Greeks to develop a national identity and oppose Ottoman rule.

Philike Hetaeria

A secret society formed by Greeks to promote independence from Ottoman rule.

Alexander Ypsilanti

A leader of the Greek revolution who initially launched an uprising but faced poor strategic decisions.

Chain Reaction of Uprisings

The successive revolts across Greek-speaking areas following the initial revolutionary acts against the Ottomans.

Sultan Mahmud II's Response

Following the Greek uprising, he executed Greeks suspected of aiding the revolution and ordered reprisals against revolutionary bands.

Ali Pasha

A local Ottoman governor who broke away from the Ottomans and was associated with European interests, leading to conflicts.

Janissaries

Elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire who participated in suppressing the Greek revolution.

Ottoman Military Weakness

The inability of the Ottomans to defend effectively against the revolutionary bands, leading to territorial loss and uprisings.