Question

When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.
together shared total control of Persia’s government.
together shared total control of the Suez Canal.
each gained partial control of the Suez Canal.

Answer 1

each gained partial control of Persia’s economy.

(The 1907 Anglo‑Russian Convention divided Persia into Russian and British spheres of influence, giving each power economic and political leverage in its zone.)