Throughout history, Russia has been a threat to Turkey because Turkey
a) ha large supplies of minerals
b) shared Russia's religious beliefs
c) controlled an important waterway
d) was the leader of the Arab states
What do you think?
Hint: Study a map.
I have no idea. I've been stuck on this one question for two days. I think it's B but I can't find any info to confirm it
http://www.google.com/maps/@49.3119552,87.3662057,3z
If you had a big business in Russia and wanted to ship cargo to a major port city around the Mediterranean Sea, how would you do so?
(Hint: The Trojan War was probably fought over this particular piece of geography, not over Helen of Troy!!)
Oh - so Turkey controlled an important waterway? Then why was Russia threat to them?
Russia is huge. If Russia wants to control something ... what do you think? Who would be stronger in terms of aggression or defense? Russia or Turkey?
Russia wanted the waterway? Russia had a stronger army than Turkey.
Sorry, got this question for homework and I can't find the answer in my notes or text, and don't remember talking about it in class, been struggling so I turned here
Yes, Russia wanted (and still wants) use of the waterway -- the Dardanelles -- to be able to get products out of the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean. And they didn't (don't) want to have to pay high taxes/fees to another country or fight wars in order to do so.
http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/92/172292-004-6C6D618A.jpg
Wow. Thank you for the quick lesson. Appreciate it. Have a good night.
You're very welcome!
The correct answer is option c) controlled an important waterway. To understand why Russia has historically seen Turkey as a threat, we need to consider the geopolitical significance of Turkey's control over an important waterway.
Turkey controls the Bosporus Strait and the Dardanelles, collectively known as the Turkish Straits. These waterways connect the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, making them crucial for maritime trade and military movements. The Turkish Straits, through the Istanbul Strait and the Çanakkale Strait, serve as the connection point between the Black Sea and the global shipping lanes.
Due to its strategic location, controlling access to the Turkish Straits allows Turkey to exert influence over the movement of ships, particularly those of Russia. This is significant for Russia, as its major ports, such as Sevastopol in Crimea, are located on the Black Sea. Access to warm-water ports is essential for Russia's naval capabilities, particularly during times of conflict.
Throughout history, Russia has sought to gain more control or influence over the Turkish Straits to ensure its unrestricted access to the Mediterranean Sea. This has created tensions and conflicts between Russia and Turkey, culminating in several wars, political maneuvers, and proxy conflicts.
In summary, Turkey's control over the important waterway of the Turkish Straits has historically made it a perceived threat to Russia, as it gives Turkey the ability to regulate and potentially disrupt Russia's naval traffic to the Mediterranean.