Agreements
a private wartime treaty to determine the post-war partition of Arab Middle East lands
what was the Sykes-Picot agreement?
the British foreign secretary responsible for the Balfour Declaration?
who was Arthur Balfour?
this term refers to the longstanding disputes surrounding the declining Ottoman Empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is the Balfour Declaration?
this Turkic warrior founded the Ottoman Empire
who is Osman I
Shias believe in the leadership of these individuals who they consider as divinely appointed and infallible successors to prophet Mohammad
who are the Twelve Imams?
May, 16 1916
when was the Sykes-Picot agreement signed?
the year the Balfour declaration was issued
what was 1917?
these two major powers were actively involved in the resolution of the Eastern Question aiming to secure their own interests in the region.
who are Russia and Great Britain?
this Sultan also known as the magnificent is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire
Who is Suleiman I?
founded in 1928 in Egypt, this influential Islamist organization aims to promote its vision of Islamic governance and has branches across the world
what is the Muslim Brotherhood?
two countries primarily involved in negotiating the Sykes-Picot agreement
What are Britain and France
the British government received a letter from this Zionist leader regarding Jewish aspirations in Palestine
who is Chaim Weizmann?
this European power played a significant role in the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire
What is Russia?
These coprehensive reforms in the mid-19th century aimed to modernize and centralize the Ottoman Empire, inspired by Western models
what are the Tanzimat Reforms?
Wahhabism gained significant influence through its alliance with this influential Arabian tribal leader in the 18th century
Who is Muhammad Ibn Saud?
the city where the Sykes-Picot agreement was negotiated?
what is Constantinople?
the Balfour declaration contributed to the formation of this organization that aimed to promote Jewish settlement in Palestine
what is the Jewish agency of Palestine?
the eastern question reached a crucial turning point with he signing of this 1878 treaty which aimed to bring stability and address the terrritorial stability in the Balkans
what is the treaty of Berlin?
During World War I the Ottoman Empire carried out the systematic extermination of this ethnic group, resulting in the deaths of millions
who are the Armenians?
Wahhabism became the dominant religious ideology in Saudi Arabia and influenced the country's legal systen. What is the name of the legal framework based on I slamic law that is enforced in the Kingdom?
what is Sharia law?
two major powers that were initially left out of the original negotiations of the Sykes-Picot agreement
what are Germany and the United States?
this Arab country strongly protested against the Balfour Declaration and led the opposition to British policies in Palestine
what is Egypt?
the Eastern question was further intensified by these two consecutive conflicts in the 20th century as various states sought to assert their independence and influence in the Balkan region
what are the first and the second Balkan wars?
this pivotal event in 1683 marked the unsuccessful Ottoman attempt to conquer the city and marked the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire
What is the siege of Vienna?
This famous mosque in Istanbul Turkey is known for its impressive architecture and unique design features, including the stunning domes and minarets
what is the Hagia Sophia?