The Middle East: Lesson 1 Flashcards
Who was Philip II of Macedon?
He was a man who beacame the ruler of Greece and carried out reforms.
Who was Alexander the great?
The son of Philip. He conquered the Persian empire and the Indus valley. He died in Babylon of the fever.
How far had the Roman Empire reached by AD 200?
From Syria to Spain and from Egypt up into the British Isles.
Where did the Ottomans get their start?
In western Turkey with Osman I as the first ruler.
What are the 3 main branches of Christianity?
Roman catholicism, Eastern orthodoxy, Protestantism
What is the difference between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam?
The Sunnis believed that Abu Bakr ( a friend of Muhammad) should replace Muhammad and the Shias believed that Muhammad’s son should replace him.
Which two European countries agreed in 1916 to carve up much of the middle east into zones of influence?
France and Britain
What was the Balfour Declaration?
A letter written By Arthur Balfour that indicated his counrtry’s (Britain’s) interest in helping establish a jewish state.
Which ethnic group do most Iranians belong to?
Persians
