1. The Ottoman Empire
What was the impact of the break up of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

2. An empire is a jigsaw puzzle.

3. 1500’s -1600’s
Ottoman Empire – controlled territory in northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and southeastern Europe
After the death of Suleyman, the Ottoman empire faced increasing pressure from Western Europe. They lost territory, lost control of overland shipping routes, and their central government became weak.
growth of nationalism – created additional conflicts between ethnic groups
World War I – fought with the Germans

5. After World War I
After World War I, land of the former Ottoman Empire was divided among the European countries of:
France--Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia
Britain--Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Palestine
Italy--Libya

7. As the European countries divided the land, they drew boundaries that were not based on ethnic groups or historical boundaries.
This causes some ethnic groups to be separated by boundaries while grouping other groups together. This caused future conflicts – especially after oil is discovered in the region.

8. Turn to your neighbor…
Why would the discovery of natural resources cause more interest in the region?
What potential conflicts could it cause?

9. Your turn… Create an acrostic poem for the Ottoman Empire. Focus on:
the origins of the Ottoman empire.
the geographic expansion of the Ottoman empire.
the impact of the Ottoman Empire with regard to trade and religion on the region.
the importance of the breakup of the Ottoman Empire after World War I.

10. Example…
Panthers growl, Orioles sing, Eagles soar, Monkeys swing. See?