Question

Briefly trace the geographical and ethnic variations of Balkan region. Why did this region become politically very explosive ?
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What is meant by Balkan ? Why did it turn into a perennial source of tension and proved the battlefield of the First World War
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How did the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire make Balkan region very explosive? Explain.
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Why did the Balkan region of Eastern Europe present the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe ? Explain any five reasons.

Answer 1

The Balkan states became a very explosive region during the 19th century.

The Balkan state was a region of geographical and ethnic variation.
It comprises ten modern countries.
They are Romania, Albania, Macedonia,Greece,Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina,Slovenia,Serbia , Bulgaria and Montegaro.

The Balkan states was ruled by Ottomon Empire.
All the Balkan states began to see themselves as independent nations who were ruled by Muslims who were foreign powers.

Rebellion started by each of the states to get independence.They wanted to regain their lost independence.One by one each European subject broke away from the Ottomon Rule.

Answer 2

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