Vocab
Religion
The Ottoman Empire
Conflicts, Wars, and Plans
People
100
the merging point of the 3 continents; Europe, Asia, and Africa
What is The Crossroads of the World?
100
believed that God is for all humanity, but they are God's Chosen People
who are the Hebrews?
100
Why were the Janissaries important for the ottoman Empire?
They would be trained and converted to Islam, later eligible for higher social statuses.
100
The British would tell people whatever they need to hear for "alliance-ship", wanting to win the war.
Why did the British make conflicting promises?
100
Became the enemy of Mecca's leaders, receiving death threats
Who is Muhammad?
200
a tower structure attached to mosques for Muslim worship
What is a Minaret?
200
Islam's holy book of confessions to Muhammad by God
What is the Koran/Quran?
200
How did the Gallipoli Campaign end between the Allied troops and the Ottomans?
The Allied troops gave up, evacuated, ending a "tie".
200
Why was the Arab Israeli Conflict significant between the Palestinians and Israelis?
They both believed that the land belonged to them based on past history and religion.
200
this person appeared while Muhammad was fasting & praying, naming Muhammad the messenger of God
Who is the angel Gabriel?
300
the "cube"; most sacred building in Mecca
What is the Kaaba?
300
This religion is based on Jesus's life and teachings
What is Christianity?
300
Constantinople had strong military strength allowing them to do this
What is they conquer more easily?
300
The Arab-Israeli Conflict was NOT fought over religion but instead the disputes over this
What is land?
300
Largest Islamic Empire in history
What is the Ottoman Empire?
400
Movement for the creation of a Jewish homeland, is known as this
What is Zionism?
400
this religion wanted to save Mecca from widespread corruption, gambling and immoral behavior
What is Islam?
400
Where and why were the Ottomans attacked by the Allies?
They were attacked in the region known as the Dardanelles. The Dardanelles was a passage of water, allowing the Allies to gain control of the water, and defeat the Ottomans at Constantinople.
400
Many Jews emigrated to Palestine after WW1 with this support
Who is the British government?
400
the militant Islamist group accountable for many of the suicide bombings in Palestine
Who are the Hamas?
500
This group was dedicated to the destruction of Israel and the return of the land to Palestinian Arabs. Wanted to fight for Palestinian independence through fighting.
What is the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)?
500
Shi'a Muslims face Mecca, speaking prayers 5 times a day.
Why do Muslims perform ritual cleanings?
500
Name 3 reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire
- the wave of nationalism - were not as powerful military-wise, once other counties caught up, starting to use cannons and musket guns - lost in WWI in 1914 - tax was high, creating high debt to unhappy peasants - Lost lots of land to national groups and Eurpoeans
500
- The UN separated the land into a Palestinian State and an Israeli State. - There were no Arabs on the committee, deciding to accept or reject this plan, resulting in the Jews accepting this plan.
What was the reason for the the Partition Plan?
500
This organization helped establish a Jewish homeland for Jews
What is the United Nations (UN)?
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