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What is the former capital of the ottoman empire and a city that commands the Bosporus straits?
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∙ 12y ago
Well, there are three names for the same city (weird, but yeah...) Istanbul is the current name (and name during the Ottoman Empire) but during the time of the Byzantine Empire, it was Byzantium before it was changed to Constantinople. Hope that helps!!
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What were the goals of the allies gallipolo campaign?
The major goal of the Gallipoli Campaign was to occupy the Ottoman-controlled Dardanelles Straits. If the Allies had the Straits, they would have a route to the Russian ports on the Black Sea and would be able to supply their isolated ally.
What was the purpose behind the attack on gallipoli?
The purpose of the Gallipoli Campaign was to capture the Dardanelles Straits that were held by the Ottoman Empire. The straits would allow the Allies access to the Black Sea and thus they could get to Russia using a route other than the German-patrolled North and Baltic Seas.
What would have happened if Germany succeeded in taking over the Dardanelle Straits?
During World War I, Germany did in fact control the Dardanelles Strait, if only through its ally, the Ottoman Empire. Control of this narrow strip of water and surrounding areas was crucial for Germany and the Ottoman Empire in their attempt to prevent a link-up between the Allies through the heart of the Ottoman Empire itself.
Where is gallipoli'?
Modern day Turkey, then known as the Ottoman Empire.Gallipoli is found in the European part of Turkey with the Aegan Sea to the west. Winston Churchill explained it as "The soft underbelly of Europe".Gallipoli is located in the Eastern part of Turkey, with the Aegean sea to the West and the Darndenelle straits to the East.
On what island is Arabella Drummond's treasure on?
KRAKATOA in the Indonesian straits of straits of sunda.
Where is the Bosporus's straits located?
The Bosporus/Bosphorus Strait is in northwest Turkey. It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. This is the northernmost part of the Turkish Straits.
What strategic straits divide turkey between Europe and Asia?
The Dardanelles and the Bosporus are the strategic straits that divide Turkey between Europe and Asia.
Where is the Bosporus Straits?
The Bosporus/Bosphorus Strait is in northwest Turkey. It connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. This is the northernmost part of the Turkish Straits.
What country is found on two continents and has the Bosporus Straits?
Turkey
What two straits would you pass to go from the Aegean sea to the Black Sea?
bosporus and dardanelles straits
What is the Bosporus straits?
the bosporus straights are in turkey
Through what two straits would you pass to go from the Aegean Sea to the Black Sea?
bosporus and dardanelles straits
Identify the strategic straits that divide turkey between Europe and Asia?
The Bosporus Strait, and the Dardanelles Strait.
Constantinople had access to the mediterranean sea through the?
Through the Bosporus Straits and the Sea of Mamara
What two straits separate Europe from the Middle East?
The Meltisa Strait and the Segery Strait are 2 straits that are used to enter the Mediterranean Sea.The Straits of Gibraltar and the Bosporus Straits are two natural entries into the Mediterranean. The Dardannelles and the Strait of Gibraltar.The Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Sicily.
What was the capital of the eastern Roman empire?
The capital of "New Rome" was Constantinople, formerly Byzantium, now Istanbul. The port city of Byzantium is at farthest southeastern point of Europe, adjacent to Asia Minor. The city was selected for its position controlling the Straits of Bosporus. Since the city was established under the instructions of the Roman Emperor Constantine I the Great, it was renamed in his honor as Constantinople and survived the Ottoman Empire (1922 AD) although since 1453 it had a second name given by its Ottoman Turk conquerors, which was Istanbul.
What do the Bosporus and the Sea of Marmara compose?
For a+ useres! the answer is Turkish Straits!!! (someone prolly already said this but I wanted to make sure)
