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WorksheetsOttoman Empire and World Religion
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What Empire is this?
Aztec
Mughal
Songhai
Which Empire is this?
Aztec
Mughal
Ottoman
What Empire is this?
Chinese
Mughal
Ottoman
Which Empire is this?
Chinese
Songhai
Ottoman
Which Empire is this?
Incan
Mughal
Songhai
Which Empire is this?
Ottoman
Incan
Chinese
He is the founder of Christianity
Jesus Christ
Buddha
Moses
The Holy Text of Islam
Tripitakan
Koran
Torah
The beliefs of Judaism
Karma and Reincarnation
Jesus is son of God
10 Commandments
The founder of Islam
Siddhartha Gautama
Muhammad
Abraham
The beliefs of Hinduism
Karma and Reincarnation
Life after death
4 Noble Truths
These roads began in China and ended up in Europe
Iron
Silk
Cobblestone
These 2 items came from trade with India
Paper and gunpowder
Silk and the compass
Textiles and the number system
What religion was practiced here?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
What religion is demonstrated here?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
These are the beliefs of Islam
5 Pillars
Karma and Reincarnation
10 Commandments
The founder of Buddhism
Abraham
Siddharth Guatama
Jesus
The Ottoman Empire traded these 2 things
Tea and silk
Compass and salt
Coffee and ceramics
The Songhai Empire traded what 2 things across the Sahara Desert?
Salt and gold
Diamonds and paper
Coffee and tea
Holy Text of Christianity
Koran
Bible
Torah
Which three continents was the Ottoman Empire located in?
Africa, Asia, North America
Europe, Russia, Asia
Asia, Europe, Africa
Arabia, Asia, Africa
What religion did the people of the Ottoman Empire practice?
Islam
Buddhism
Jewdaism
Hinduism
What important city did the Ottomans conquer in 1453?
Rome
Constantinople
Vienna
Athens
Why was Constantinople considered the "center of the world"
It was the center of trade
It was far below sea level, so it was closest to the center of the Earth
There was a big globe in the city center
It was in the middle of Asia
What ruler led the Ottoman Empire to a golden age in the 1500s?
Muhammad
Czar Nicholas II
Suleiman the Magnificent
Marco Polo
Which of these was NOT used to fortify Constantinople?
Walls
Moat
Greek Fire
Draw bridges
Which empire was Constantinople formerly a part of
The Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire
The Han Dynasty
The Abbasid Caliphate
What was Constantinople renamed when it was overtaken?
Vienna
Istanbul
Alexandria
Jerusalem
People were not allowed to practice other religions in the Ottoman Empire
True
False
Why was taking over Constantinople so important to the Ottoman Empire?
It was the center of trade
It was rich with natural resources
It was in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea
It was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate
Which three religious groups lived in the Ottoman Empire?
Christians, Hindus, and Jews
Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists
Christians, Muslims, and Jews
Muslims, Hindus, and Jews
Suleiman the Magnificent was a tolerant leader
True
False
Which three continents did the Ottoman Empire control land on?
Africa, Asia, North America
India, Asia, Europe
Russia, Africa, Europe
Europe, Asia, Africa
What was the name of the protected religious communities in the Ottoman Empire?
Millets
Protectorates
Janissaries
What was the name of the Ottoman Empire's elite army?
Millets
Protectorates
Janissaries
What religion did the Ottoman Empire help spread?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
What religion did the Ottoman Empire help spread?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
How did the Ottomans rule over the diverse religious population as the empire expanded?
By forcing its subjects to convert to Islam
By creating harsh laws against Christians and Jews
By requiring Christians and Jews to pay special taxes
By supporting those who practiced polytheistic religions
How long did the Ottoman Empire last?
Around 300 years
More 1000 years
it still exists today
about 700 years
Which event directly caused the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?
World War I
World War II
Revolutionary War
Iraq War
Partitioning means:
Giving something to somebody
Walking your cat
Splitting into parts
Selling for profit
Who divided the Ottoman Empire into new countries at the end of WWI?
European Powers
Middle East Governments
Ottoman Empire
United States
NATO
What happened to the Ottoman Empire after WWI?
Most of the people converted to Islam
It regained control of Southwest Asia
It gained control of North Africa
It was divided up among Western powers
What caused the Ottoman Empire to end after WWI?
Ottomans were on the losing side of the war, along with Germany and Austria-Hungary
The Ottoman sultan was overthrown by a revolt of factory workers
The ruling family was executed, and a new communist government was established.
The people in the empire were starving because a long drought had ruined agriculture
You are a Christian citizen in newly-conquered Ottoman territory. Which of the following is most likely to happen?
You are converted to Islam
Your taxes go up
You are thrown in prison
You are exiled from the empire
In which modern-day country did the Ottoman Empire begin?
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Greece
Which of the following are reasons that contributed to the Ottoman Empire's decline?
European countries grew more powerful
Germany conquered the Empire prior to World War I
Nationalism spread among religious and ethnic groups
The mandate system didn't work in such a large empire
At the end of World War I, the Ottoman Empire was separated into ______________.
Mandates
Millets
Exiles
Empires
Where were Muhammed's teachings written?
Bible
Quran
Book
Where did early Arabs live?
Africa
Asia
Arabian Peninsula
Vocabulary: One God of Islam
Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Muslim
Vocabulary: Founder of Islam
Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Muslim
Vocabulary: Religion based on submission to Allah
Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Muslim
Vocabulary: Follower of the religion Islam
Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Muslim
Vocabulary: Islamic house of worship
Mosque
Hajj
Qur'an
Shari'a
Vocabulary: Pilgrimage to Mecca
Mosque
Hajj
Qur'an
Shari's
Vocabulary: Holy book of Islam
Mosque
Hajj
Qur'an
Shari'a
Vocabulary: Body of Islamic law
Mosque
Hajj
Qur'an
Shari'a
Vocabulary: Branch of Islam whose members believe the first four caliphs are the rightful successors of Muhammad
Hajj
Qur'an
Shi'a
Sunni
Vocabulary: Branch of Islam whose members believe Ali and his descendants are the rightful successors of Muhammad
Shi'a
Sunni
Qur'an
Hajj
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray according to the five pillars of Islam?
3
1
2
5
Islam would be classified as which of the following?
Polytheism
Deism
Monotheism
Atheism
How many times a day are Muslims required to pray according to the five pillars of Islam?
3
1
2
5
Islam would be classified as which of the following?
Polytheism
Deism
Monotheism
Atheism
One obligation of a Muslim under the five pillars if the Hajj, which is a pilgrimage to:
Medina
Jerusalem
Baghdad
Mecca
Which was not a contribution by Islamic scholars during the golden age of Islam?
Number system
Algebra
Gothic Architecture
Translation of ancient Greek writings
Why did the Abbasid Caliphate move the capital city to Baghdad?
Baghdad was the destination for Muslims on their Hajj and allowed more effective population control.
Baghdad was the city where Muhammad was sent into exile and was considered a holy site.
The location had large amounts of oil deposits to fuel an industrial economy.
Baghdad was a prime intersection between Europe and Asia, making it a great place for trade.
What indigenous African peoples made several journeys throughout Africa due to migrations?
Bantu
Turks
Byzantines
Vikings
Swahili is a mixture of what two languages?
Egyptian and Moroccan
Persian and Latin
Arabic and Bantu
Latin and Arabic
The ruler of Mali who expanded the Empire and acquired great wealth through trade and went on a historic Hajj was
Ibn Buttuta.
Mansa Musa.
Clovis
Octavian
Which products were the most important to Trans-Saharan trade, turning Mali into the most powerful ancient African kingdom?
gold and salt
gunpowder and leopard skins
rhino horn and tortoise shell
ivory and slaves
What two countries became very nationalistic after the Hundred years war, developing a deep seated rivalry and feud that carried on until World War I?
France and Spain
Germany and Italy
England and France
Germany and England
Joan of Arc was a pivotal figure in medieval history because she was
The Queen of France during the Hundred Years War.
The first and only female Pope.
Led the Franks at the Battle of Tours, defeating the Islamic Moors.
A peasant girl that defeated the English in several battles, turning the tide of the Hundred Years war.
What is one thing Islam, Christianity, and Judaism all share in common?
They are polytheistic
They believe in the Pope as the head of all three religions
They believe in Muhammad as a prophet
They worship the same god
The division within Islam occurred because of a disagreement about
Who should Caliph after Muhammad's death
Where the capital of Islam should be moved to
Whether or not Jews and Christians should be welcomed
Whether or not the religion should use icons
What does the term Caliph refer to
A follower of Judaism or Christianity, but not Islam
The successor to Muhammad as leader of the Islamic faith
The way of life of Muhammad as outlined in the Qu'ran
System of Arabic writing
Christianity or Judaism?
Most sacred text of Judaism
Tanakh
Torah
Coran
Bible
Which religion is divided into Sunni & Shia?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Which is NOT a major belief for Judaism?
Ten Commandments
Monotheism
The 5 Pillars
Torah
When did Buddhism develop?
2500 BCE
2000 BCE
630 CE
500 BCE
Which of the following are Islamic holy places?
India and Ganges River
Rome and Constantinople
India and Nepal
Mecca and Medina
Which of these religions is polytheistic?
Hindusim
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Which of the following is a holy place for Jews?
Rome, Italy
Jerusalem
Mecca
The United States
How many followers does Christianity have?
2 billion
900 million
1 billion
400 million
Which religion worships in a synagogue?
Christiantiy
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Which is a holy place for Hindus?
Arabia
Jerusalem
Northern India
Constantinople
Which religion began in 2500 BCE?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which of these religions has the fewest
number of followers?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
The belief that the soul never dies, but is
continually reborn is associated with what
religion?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
The predominant religion in most of the Middle
East is _________.
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
What are the divisions in Christianity?
Sunni, Shia
Conservative, Orthodox, Reform
Theravada, Mahayana
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant
The belief in one god is called ____________.
Monotheism
Polytheism
Agnostic
Atheist
Who is the Prophet of the Islamic Religion?
Jesus of Nazareth
Muhammed
Zoroaster
Confucius
Which of these is not an ABRAHAMIC Religion
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
This is the symbol of what religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Confucianism
Muslim
Choose religions that are monotheistic. (more than one answer)
Hinduism
Islam
Wicca
Christianity
Taoism
Judaism is a popular religion in what country?
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Karma is a part of what 2 religions?
Buddhism
Shintoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
What is the holy book of Christianity?
Vedas
Qur'an
Bible
Torah
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
Vedas
Qur'an
Bible
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qur'an
Vedas
Bible
Torah
This symbol of Judaism is called a...
Star of Rempham
Star of Bethlehem
Star of David
Star of Abraham
Which religions are considered to be philosophy? (More than 1 answer)
Christianity
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
What is not one of the books of the Torah?
Genesis
Exodus
Psalms
Numbers
Jewish temples are called what?
Wats
Mandirs
Synagogue
Bots
The Sabbath is celebrated to recognize what?
God resting on the 7th day after creating the world
To remember moses freeing the Jewish people from Egypt
To welcome children into the Jewish community
To recognize the Shema and all of the wisdom within it.
Select the two main branches of Islam
Sunni
Orthodox
Reform
Shi'ite
The first split in Christianity occurred between Roman Catholics and ....
Protestants
Lutherans
Eastern Orthodox
Reform
Christianity shares a hearth with which religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Judaism was born out of the ancient country of...
Medina
Israel
Judea
Mecca
The promise made between Abraham and God is called....
The Sacred Pledge
A Covenant
The Vow
The Sacred Oath
What are Jewish faith leaders called?
Deacons
Imams
Rabbis
Nuns
Which religion is the fastest growing?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
A universalizing religion is one that...
Is limited only to a specific group of people in a specific place
Attempts to unite all people; is global
Where did Christianity originate?
Israel
Judea
Egypt
Canaan
How many branches of Christianity are there?
19
39
2
3
9
What are the branches of Christianity called?
Catholic
Orthodox
Orthodontist
Jaway
Protestant
How many chapters does the Bible contain?
72
66
23
2
How many books are in the old testament?
66
27
19
42
39
What is the great commission?
A essay
A body of text, shaming polytheistic religions.
Mathew 28 19-21
Where Jesus Christ urges his apostles to make “disciples of all the nations” and “baptize” them
What day of the week is the Sabbath?
Monday
Thursday
Sunday
Saturday
The Sabbath isn't on a certain day
What is a place of worship for Christians called?
Christian Temple
Church
They didn't have a place of worship
