Question

The modern state of Greece gained its independence after a ten-year war against _____.

Answer 1

Turkish-Egyptian fleet

Answer 2

Answer:

The modern state of Greece gained its independence after a ten-year war against the Ottoman Empire.

Explanation:

• The 'Greek war of independence' was fought for about 10 long years from 1821 to 1832.

• Greece was under the control of the Ottoman Empire from the middle of the '15th century AD'.

• A secret organization called 'Filiki Eteria' was founded by the pioneer Greek revolutionaries in the year 1814 to plan full-proof revolts against the Ottomans.

• It took them 6 years to begin the revolt and start the war.