THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Just when you thought the Middle East was safe….

A long time ago, in a land far far away… In the 13 th century, a man by the name of Osman I had a dream for a huge ______ that would become the main ruling power of the Middle East. In the 13 th century, a man by the name of Osman I had a dream for a huge ______ that would become the main ruling power of the Middle East.

A long time ago, in a land far far away… In the 13 th century, a man by the name of Osman I had a dream for a huge that would become the main ruling power of the Middle East. In the 13 th century, a man by the name of Osman I had a dream for a huge empire that would become the main ruling power of the Middle East.

Location The Ottoman Empire began in what is now present day ______. The Ottoman Empire began in what is now present day ______.

Location The Ottoman Empire began in what is now present day. The Ottoman Empire began in what is now present day Turkey.

Expansion The Ottoman Empire conquered parts of The Ottoman Empire conquered parts of ____________, _________, and _______ in its quest to become a powerful kingdom.

Expansion The Ottoman Empire conquered parts of and in its quest to become a powerful kingdom. The Ottoman Empire conquered parts of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Europe in its quest to become a powerful kingdom.

The End of an Era Over the years, the Ottoman Empire began growing ______. Over the years, the Ottoman Empire began growing ______. This weakness was caused by: ____ leaders, continuous ____, bankruptcy, and the inability to compete with Europe’s _____. This weakness was caused by: ____ leaders, continuous ____, bankruptcy, and the inability to compete with Europe’s _____. European countries became European countries became more ________.

The End of an Era Over the years, the Ottoman Empire began growing. Over the years, the Ottoman Empire began growing weak. This weakness was caused by: leaders, continuous, bankruptcy, and the inability to compete with Europe’s. This weakness was caused by: weak leaders, continuous wars, bankruptcy, and the inability to compete with Europe’s trade. European countries became European countries became more. more powerful.

World War I During _____ the Ottoman Empire joined the side of _______ and _____ who fought against other European powers and the U_____ S_____. During _____ the Ottoman Empire joined the side of _______ and _____ who fought against other European powers and the U_____ S_____. The Ottoman Empire collapsed after being on the ______ side of World War I. The Ottoman Empire collapsed after being on the ______ side of World War I.

World War I During the Ottoman Empire joined the side of and who fought against other European powers and the U S. During WWI the Ottoman Empire joined the side of Germany and Italy who fought against other European powers and the United States. The Ottoman Empire collapsed after being on the side of World War I. The Ottoman Empire collapsed after being on the losing side of World War I.

After the downfall… The Ottoman Empire was completely _________ by The Ottoman Empire was completely _________ by All of the territory that this great empire once controlled was divided up between ___________ and ______. All of the territory that this great empire once controlled was divided up between ___________ and ______.

After the downfall… The Ottoman Empire was completely by The Ottoman Empire was completely destroyed by All of the territory that this great empire once controlled was divided up between and. All of the territory that this great empire once controlled was divided up between Great Britain and France.

Nationalism _______ ________ divided up the territory of the Ottoman Empire. _______ ________ divided up the territory of the Ottoman Empire. Little concern was given to the _____ and _______ groups in the territory. Little concern was given to the _____ and _______ groups in the territory. Countries are most successful if the people who live there share common ______, historic, or ________ beliefs. Countries are most successful if the people who live there share common ______, historic, or ________ beliefs. As a result, there has been a lot of As a result, there has been a lot of _____ in the region.

Nationalism divided up the territory of the Ottoman Empire. European politicians divided up the territory of the Ottoman Empire. Little concern was given to the and groups in the territory. Little concern was given to the ethnic and religious groups in the territory. Countries are most successful if the people who live there share common, historic, or beliefs. Countries are most successful if the people who live there share common cultural, historic, or religious beliefs. As a result, there has been a lot of. As a result, there has been a lot of conflict in the region.

Nationalism ______________ is deep love for and pride in one’s own country. ______________ is deep love for and pride in one’s own country. ______________ is the loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion. ______________ is the loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion. ______________ helps to create a strong country. ______________ helps to create a strong country.

Nationalism is deep love for and pride in one’s own country. Nationalism is deep love for and pride in one’s own country. is the loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion. Nationalism is the loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion. helps to create a strong country. Nationalism helps to create a strong country.