Do-First: Open Book to Day 9 Read the excerpt and answer the following questions :

Objective and Key Point SWBAT describe and explain the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire provided economic and political stability to the middle east region it controlled. After WWI and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the middle east region was now vulnerable to nationalistic and sectarian influences.

WIIFM The Ottoman Empire is known for its extensive Islamic influence in regions like the Middle East for over 1000 years. After WWI the seeds of much of the conflict in the Mideast today were planted by Britain and the victors of World War I, when they carved up the remains of the Ottoman Empire influencing Middle Eastern Culture with Western Ideals.

Ottoman Empire Quick Check T/F: The Ottoman Empire was inspired by the religion of Islam. T/F: The Quran played a large role in how Ottoman society was run and structured.

Gallery Walk QR Codes in the Hall. Total Time 20 Minutes Challenge Questions to Follow

Station One-Rise of Ottoman’s What was the Country the Ottoman Empire began in? – A) Greece – B) Syrian – C) Turkey T/F: The Ottoman Empire tried to capture the city of Constantinople because they wanted to seclude themselves in Anatolia? FALSE! The Ottoman Empire captures Constantinople because this city is at the center of a major trading route between Europe and Asia

Station Two-Constantinople T/F: After the Ottoman’s took over Constantinople, religious tolerance was allowed by Sultan Mehmet II. TRUE

Station Three-The Ottoman State T/F: The Ottoman State was considered to be the first democracy and considered very limited. Two reasons for the Ottoman Military Conquests and Annexations of other Nations were? A: To guarantee the safe passage of Muslims to Mecca (the justification for invading non- Muslim territories) and the rooting out of sacrilegious or heretical Islamic practices and beliefs FALSE! The Sultan was the government. The Sultan expressed ABSOLUTE POWER, making the government very Unlimited.

Station Four- Religion Explain the “Blood Tax”. Answer should include the following words. – Islam – Christianity – Military – Conversion

Station Five-Suleiman the Magnificent What are four ways that Suleiman became one of the wealthiest leaders during Ottoman Rule? – estabilising government – removing opposition – frightening the Safavid Empire of Iran into adopting a non-aggression policy – -conquering the Mamluk empire of Egypt and Syria. What were the two primary pull factors that drew artists and craftsmen to the city of Istanbul during the reign of Suleiman? 1) Wealth 2) Stability

Station Six-Decline Three major factors that were attributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire were? 1) The European powers wanted to expand 2) Economic problems 3) Ottoman Empire became less centralized and central control weakened T/F: The Ottoman Empire was on the victors side of WWI. FALSE! The Ottoman Empire Lost WWI and was divided by the victors!

Reading Read How the Middle East Got that way and complete the 2 questions that follow. Over the Weekend. Read the Powerpoint “Preview_PalestinianIsraeliConflict”