1. EUROPEANS CLAIM MUSLIM LANDS

2. 1. Death of Suleyman I

4. 1. Death of Suleyman I Succession of weak rulers Factions created
Corruption
Economic decline

5. 2. Rise of Nationalism
Inspired groups within the Ottoman Empire to fight for self rule

6. 3. Geopolitics
World Powers try to gain control of the Ottoman Empire because of it’s Geographic Location

8. 4. Construction of the Suez Canal
Egypt has idea…
Egypt can’t pay
Britain Finances
Britain occupies the canal and Egypt until 1882

9. Mediterranean Sea
Saudi
Egypt
Suez canal
Arabia
Red Sea

10. 5. Discovery of oil in Persia
Iran

11. 5. Discovery of oil in Persia
No Money to Develop…
European Businesses invest
Rebellion
Russia & Britain divide Persia

13. Describe the policies European nations used to gain control of Muslim lands
Created Spheres of Influence
Economic Imperialism