Middle East Unit Flashcards
Kingdom centered on the Nile River
Egypt
Birthplace of Zoroastrian religion
Persia
Civilization that started with the Minoans and developed into city-states
Greece
This civilization started as a republic and ended as an empire.
Rome
This kingdom was the birthplace of democracy.
Greece
Kingdom ruled by Alexander the Great
Greece
Which kingdom was known for effective leadership and government?
Persia
Which kingdom was known for using effective surgery and dentistry?
Egypt
Qur’an
The important text of Islam
Gospels
These texts tell the story of the life of Jesus.
5 Pillars
The central beliefs of Islam including praying 5 times a day and fasting
Arabic
The language of the Qur’an
Mecca
Center of trade and religion for Arabs, where Muslims go on the Hajj and pray at the Kaaba
Islam
Youngest of the three Middle East religions
Monotheism
A belief in only one God that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all share
Mosques
Muslim places of worship
Torah
Important text of Judaism
Jerusalem
City that is holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Abraham
Earliest leader of Judaism; also respected by Christians and Muslims
Moses
Jews believe he got the 10 Commandments from God.
Judaism
The oldest of the three religions that originated in the Middle East. Started in 2000BCE.
Muhammad
He was a trader in the Arabian Peninsula before he became a religious leader.
Jesus
Teacher whose teachings are the basis of Christianity.
Important prophet of Judaism who led the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Moses
The Name of this religion means “submit to God.”
Islam
Yahweh is the name for God in this religion.
Judaism
This religion spread in the Roman Empire and dominated Europe
Christianity
This religion started in 622 CE
Islam
Osman
Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Who led the way in developing new trade routes around the Ottoman Empire?
The Portuguese
When was the Ottoman Empire at its strongest?
In the 1500s under Suleyman the Magnificent
Why was the takeover of Constantinople important?
The Ottomans could control trade routes from there.
Who conquered the Middle East before the Ottoman Empire?
The Mongols
What faith spread throughout the Middle East in the 600s CE?
Islam
What were the strengths of the Ottoman Empire?
Control of trade, better technology, and more wealth
What are three reasons why the Ottoman Empire fell?
Nationalist movements, imperialism by Europeans, and loss in World War I.
What was one way the Europeans overcame the strengths of the Ottoman Empire?
They developed new trade routes that went around the Ottoman Empire.
