Empires of the Middle East

Empires of the Middle East

​Learning Target

​Describe different Muslim empires in order and create an illustrated timeline.

Multiple Choice

Why were the Arabs so successful at building their empire?

• They were good on horseback and with the sword

• They were fighting for their religion.

• They let conquered people keep their religion.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

While the Umayyads were ruling, Islam's religion split into what two branches?

• Abbasid and Fatimid
• Fatimid and Shi'a
• Abbasid and Sunni
• Sunni and Shi'a

Multiple Choice

Where was the capital during the Abbasid dynasty?

• Cordoba

• Persia

• Damascus

• Baghdad

Multiple Choice

What is a Muslim house of worship called?

• synagogue

• mosque

• bazaar

• temple

Multiple Choice

What was the language of trade during the Abbasid dynasty?

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

• English

Multiple Choice

Which group was responsible for the end of the Umayyad Empire?

• Abbasids
• Byzantines
• Fatimids
• Seljuk Turks

​Learning Target

​Describe different Muslim empires in order and create an illustrated timeline.

​* Later the name changed to Istanbul

Multiple Choice

The Ottomans mastered a new technology in the 14th century. What was this technology?

• Astrolabe

• Trebuchet

• Gunpowder and fire arms

• Written language

Multiple Choice

Which continents did the Ottoman Empire NOT SPREAD?

• Europe
• Africa
• North America
• Asia

Multiple Choice

What name did the Ottoman's use for their new capital?

• Riyadh
• Istanbul
• Mecca
• Medina

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with capturing Constantinople?

• Osman I
• Mehmet II
• Suleiman I
• Julius Caesar

Multiple Choice

a leader of the Ottoman Empire was known as a 

• king
• Pharaoh
• Caliph
• Sultan

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​After the death of Shah Abbas the leaders were weak and did not carry on his legacy. The empire fell apart.

Multiple Choice

What modern country descended from the Safavid Empire?

• Iran
• Iraq
• Afghanistan 
• Nepal

Multiple Choice

What was the ancient Persian title for king?

• Shah
• Rajput
• Sikh
• Jahangir 

Multiple Choice

If you lived in the Safavid Empire you probably would be categorized as a ___ Muslim

• Sunni
• practicing 
• Shia 
• good 

Multiple Choice

The capital of the Safavid empire under Abbas the Great was:

• Isfahan.

• Baghdad.

• Tabriz.

• Kabul.

• Mosul.

Multiple Choice

What Trade Route went through the Safavid Empire?

• Rich Route

• Spice Route

• Silk Road

• Amber road

Multiple Choice

Which statement would be a good example of the diffusion of Islamic influences throughout different territories?

• Judaism and Christianity had historical connections to Islam.

• Christianity prevailed as the main religion in the Western world.

• Arabic became the language of trade in much of Asia and Africa.

• Europeans lost Greek and Latin writings from the ancient world.

Multiple Choice

Which pillar of Islam is the Hajj?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 4th
• 5th

Multiple Choice

Who is allowed to enter into Dome of the Rock?

• Muslims

• Jews

• Christians

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Who is allowed to enter the Kaaba?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

• All of the above

​Learning Target

​Describe different Muslim empires in order and create an illustrated timeline.

​Illustrated Timeline

• ​ Put empires in order

• ​Include the years in the same box

• ​Illustrate the empire in the box below the empire name

• ​Use the entire box

• ​Add years to the timeline

• ​Color your illustration, if you choose