Unit: The Rise and Spread of Islam
History Mystery Challenge
Did you like the movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark (of the
Covenant)? The Kaaba holds a true mystery and ancient
artifact that supposedly goes back to the beginning of
humankind!
Answer “Geography Skills”
pages 86-87 about Mecca.
Who in class will find out what
this mysterious item is (that so
many people come to visit), and
how it got to be part of the Kaaba in Mecca?
Lesson Title: The Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
(See textbook pages 88-90)
Islam continued to spread beyond Arabia for
centuries. Over time, Muslims ruled 3 empires:
The Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
The Safavid Empire (1501-1722)
The Mughal Empire (1526-1857)
What is an empire?
Which empire lasted the longest?
The Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
Which modern countries were once part of the
Ottoman Empire? (See R27 in your book)
The Ottoman Empire (1299-1922)
Which modern country was the last part
of the Ottoman Empire? (See the map key)
In class reading activity
Read “Growth of the Empire” on pages 88-90.
Answer these questions:
1. What empire did Mehemed II defeat?
2. How did Mehemed II capture Constantinople?
3. What two Muslim holy cities came under
Ottoman rule?
4. Under which ruler did the Ottoman Empire
reach its height?
5. How were government and society organized in
the Ottoman Empire?
Right Side Notebook Activity
Tell the important facts and ideas about the
Ottoman Empire by creating an acrostic poem:
O…..
T…..
T…..
O…..
M…..
A…..
N …..
(Reading “Ottoman Government and Society” on page
90 will give you more ideas.)
One
powerful
Muslim
empire was
the Ottoman
Empire. It
lasted 600
years !!
Under their
leader
MEHMED
– The
Conqueror
They conquered Constantinople from the Christians and
controlled part of Europe , all of modern Turkey, Syria,
and Egypt.
Another great Ottoman
Empire leader was
SULEYMAN - The
Magnificent.
He conquered more lands from
Christians,
made the empire’s
government strong ,
and built
beautiful
buildings !
This is
called the
Blue
Mosque -
Because of
its blue tiles
inside.
Which Ottoman leader was known as
“The Conqueror” ?
A. Suleyman B. Mehmed
C. Esma’il
D. Abbas
Which Ottoman leader was known as
“The Magnificent” ?
A. Suleyman B. Mehmed
C. Esma’il
D. Abbas