OTTOMAN EMPIRE
The Ottoman empire spanned across these three continents: Africa, Asia, and _____ .
Europe
This is the holy book of Islam.
The Quran
What are people who follow Islam called?
Muslims
These people are story tellers in West Africa.
Griots
The largest, hottest desert covering most of Northern Africa
The Sahara Desert
Which 4 US Presidents' faces are depicted on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
This person is known as the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
Osman I
What is else did Muslims spread besides their religion?
Culture & Language
This is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity.
Islam
He was Mali's most famous ruler.
Mansa Musa
This river in West Africa empties into the Gulf of Guinea.
Niger River
What fast food chain's slogan is "Eat Fresh"
Subway
This city served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire for most of its existence.
Istanbul
Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. The annual pilgrimage to Mecca is known by this name.
Hajj
Which world religions believe in reincarnation?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Early empires in West Africa grew rich by controlling trade in these items.
Gold & Salt
The three continents connected to the Middle East.
Africa, Asia, and Europe
According to Forrest Gump, “life is like…”
....a box of chocolate
This Ottoman ruler was responsible for the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
Mehmed II
During this time, fasting is observed from dawn to sunset by Muslims worldwide.
Ramadan
This founder of Buddhism achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
True or false. Ancient Mali existed before the kingdom on Ancient Ghana
False. After Ghana's decline, Ancient Mali was formed
This is the highest mountain in Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro
Who's Slogan is this "I'm Lovin' It!
McDonald's
This naval battle in 1571 marked the decline of Ottoman naval power in the Mediterranean.
Battle of Lepanto
The second most holy city for the Muslims (Muhammad moved here)
Medina
In Christianity, this event commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter
Ancient Mali welcomed Muslim traders and adopted this religion that the traders practiced
Islam
This city is regarded as holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Jerusalem
What is the best award for a college football player called?
Heisman
Istanbul was called this during the Byzantine Empire before the Ottomans seized it.
Constantinople
This is the city in which Prophet Muhammad was born.
Mecca
This individual is considered the common link between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham
This Songhai center of learning flourished under Askia the Great.
Timbuktu
This country is Located at the southern most tip of Africa.
South Africa
This country has won the most World Cup titles (5).
Brazil
Elite guard developed by the Ottomans, this special group of soldiers were loyal to the Sultan and were made up of slaves.
Janissaries
This angel is said to have brought revelations to Prophet Muhammad.
Gabriel
What is the holy scriptures for Christians called?
Bible
True or False: Donkeys greatly changed trade in Africa.
False. Camels.
Name the three seas surrounding the Arabian Peninsula
Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea
This French forward plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team and is widely considered one of the best players in the world.
Kylian Mbappé
What are some of the reasons for the fall of the Ottoman empire?
Weak Leadership – Selim II (the sloth)
Corrupt government officials
Powerful Janissaries & their revolts
Heavy taxes = revolts from peasantry
The Ottoman Empire was very diverse ethnically + nationalism = many groups wanting their freedom
New World silver flooding the market and causing silver to inflate = inflation
Trade routes changing to bypass the Middle East in favor of water routes
The Ottomans signed capitulations with the European countries = loss of revenue
Loss of intellectualism = loss of innovation = fall behind the Europeans in technology
These are the five pillars of Islam.
Profession of Faith (shahada). "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" One becomes a Muslim by reciting this phrase with conviction.
Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark.
Charity/Alms (zakat). Muslims must donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need.
Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink.
Pilgrimage (hajj). Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia.
The sacred text of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings.
The Vedas
This modern country was named after liberation from colonization—choosing a name of one of the great African empires was symbolic of African independence and success.
Ghana
The imaginary line that separates the world into Eastern and Western Hemispheres runs vertically through Africa.
Prime Meridian
This soccer GOAT is a 6-time Ballon D'Or winner
Lionel Messi