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1. Who was Arthur James Balfour and what role did he play in the British government?

Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) was a British Conservative politician. He was a member of Parliament as of 1874 and the author describes him in the book as addressing Parliament regarding the "Egyptian problem."

2. How does the author define Orientalism?

Orientalism, according to Edward Said, is the study of the Orient as perceived through Western viewpoints, and is thus misinformed, judgmental, and marked by a sense of Western superiority toward the inferior East.

3. When was the height of British colonialism? What areas were occupied by Britain?

British colonialism originated between the sixteenth and early eighteenth centuries. In 1913, the British Empire ruled or held sway over 412 million people and in 1920 Britain occupied 24% of the Earth's total land area.

4. What was Lord Cromer's association with Egypt?

Evelyn Baring, the 1st Earl of Cromer, served as British controller-general in Egypt in 1879. From 1883 to 1907, he served as the agent and consul-general following the British occupation.

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