Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

“A major factor in the fall of every great civilization, from those of the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia to Rome and the civilizations of Mesoamerica, was.

Published byVirginia Woods Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "“A major factor in the fall of every great civilization, from those of the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia to Rome and the civilizations of Mesoamerica, was."— Presentation transcript:

1 “A major factor in the fall of every great civilization, from those of the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia to Rome and the civilizations of Mesoamerica, was an influx of nomadic peoples, who sedentary peoples almost invariably saw as barbarians.” Does this quotation apply to the Ottomans? If so, how?

2

3 The Ottoman Empire – Prior to Collapse

4 Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire Internal Weaknesses Weak rulers – Sultans Competition between elite factions (Janissaries, Ulamas, Tanzimat) Economic strains Fell behind military Nationalism of subject people External Pressures Europeans develop superior military technology and seek expansion into Ottoman territory European manufactured products threaten craft industries.

5 Compare the Ottoman Empire with ONE of the other empires you studied in history. You should consider similarities and differences between the empires at their peak and be sure to compare the nature of their decline. Hint: Consider PERSIA categories! 1.Persian Empire – 92-96 and 129-130 2.Roman Empire – 148-152 and 158-162 3.Byzantine Empire – 266-282 4.Han Dynasty – 181-189 5.Mauryan and Gupta Empires – 173-182 6.Aztec and Incan Empires – 400-411

6 Compare and Contrast: Minimum (3) Direct Comparisons (Hint: ONE of the ideas must deal with the decline!) Similar:Different:

7 Presentation Preparation Homework: Everyone will complete their own Venn Diagram of the comparisons you researched in class today. Make it colorful/presentable for display! TOMORROW: Each group will be asked to give a 3-5 minute presentation about your assigned comparison. You should use power points or the white board to assist in your discussion.

8 Focus: What patterns are do we see in the rise and fall of major empires throughout history? Everyone will complete their own Venn Diagram of the comparisons you researched in class yesterday (place in your notebook) AND make one large group diagram with the large paper and markers/crayons provided. TOMORROW: Each group will be asked to give a 3-5 minute presentation about your assigned comparison. You should use power points or the white board to assist in your discussion.

Download ppt "“A major factor in the fall of every great civilization, from those of the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia to Rome and the civilizations of Mesoamerica, was."

Similar presentations

Writing the Comparative Essay

Writing the Comparative Essay
Bellringer In your opinion, what is the best way to decide who is going to be the next ruler of a country and why? Ex. Should it be decided by bloodline,

Bellringer In your opinion, what is the best way to decide who is going to be the next ruler of a country and why? Ex. Should it be decided by bloodline,
The Ottoman Empire!. Common Characteristics of ALL Muslim Empires land empires oriented toward military conquest inward orientation (trading within cultural.

The Ottoman Empire!. Common Characteristics of ALL Muslim Empires land empires oriented toward military conquest inward orientation (trading within cultural.
12/17 Focus- Events and conditions inside and outside the Roman Empire weakened it and led to its collapse in 476 AD. Do Now: Identify the role Paul of.

12/17 Focus- Events and conditions inside and outside the Roman Empire weakened it and led to its collapse in 476 AD. Do Now: Identify the role Paul of.
Chapter 11 Islamic Civilization

Chapter 11 Islamic Civilization
An Age of Empires: Rome & Han China

An Age of Empires: Rome & Han China
Reasons for the Fall of Rome What do you see happening in this cartoon? What is the cartoonists intended message? Which theory on the fall of the Roman.

Reasons for the Fall of Rome What do you see happening in this cartoon? What is the cartoonists intended message? Which theory on the fall of the Roman.
Key Comparisons AP World History.

Key Comparisons AP World History.
What factors weakened Rome from the inside out?

What factors weakened Rome from the inside out?
INTRO TO ASIA Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia.

INTRO TO ASIA Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia.
World History. Historians rely mostly on documents, or written records, to create their pictures of the past. The problem is written records did not exist.

World History. Historians rely mostly on documents, or written records, to create their pictures of the past. The problem is written records did not exist.
AP WORLD: WRITING TIPS The Comparative Essay. The Comparative Essay usually asks you to analyze broad historical issues for two areas of the world. Pick.

AP WORLD: WRITING TIPS The Comparative Essay. The Comparative Essay usually asks you to analyze broad historical issues for two areas of the world. Pick.
Fall of the Roman Empire Aim/Goals: Why did the Roman Empire decline (to fall)? Do Now: What does this quote mean to you? “The sun never sets (goes down)

Fall of the Roman Empire Aim/Goals: Why did the Roman Empire decline (to fall)? Do Now: What does this quote mean to you? “The sun never sets (goes down)
Celebrity for a Day Please read the prompt below and respond in your spiral notebook. If you could be any celebrity for one day, who would it be? Write.

Celebrity for a Day Please read the prompt below and respond in your spiral notebook. If you could be any celebrity for one day, who would it be? Write.
Heirs to Rome: The Byzantine Empire

Heirs to Rome: The Byzantine Empire
Unit 2 CLASSICAL EMPIRES. Warm-Up: Spiral pg. 5 Classical Empires What is an Empire? To control several territories, countries, or city-states under one.

Unit 2 CLASSICAL EMPIRES. Warm-Up: Spiral pg. 5 Classical Empires What is an Empire? To control several territories, countries, or city-states under one.
The Middle East. Overview Mesopotamia, Egypt River Valleys Akkad, Assyria, Babylon, etc. Persia Islamic Empire – Umayyad Dynasty – Abbasid Dynasty – (stretching.

The Middle East. Overview Mesopotamia, Egypt River Valleys Akkad, Assyria, Babylon, etc. Persia Islamic Empire – Umayyad Dynasty – Abbasid Dynasty – (stretching.
Veterans Read the prompt below and respond in your spiral notebook. Write a three-paragraph story from the point of view of a Veteran. It can be a Veteran.

Veterans Read the prompt below and respond in your spiral notebook. Write a three-paragraph story from the point of view of a Veteran. It can be a Veteran.
– Objective: Explain how government has progressed throughout history. Activity: – Using the “Brief History of Government” reading create a flow chart.

– Objective: Explain how government has progressed throughout history. Activity: – Using the “Brief History of Government” reading create a flow chart.
Muslim Empires Safavids (Persia and Afghanistan), Mughal (India) and Ottomans. Similarities Built empires based on military conquest, effective use of.

Muslim Empires Safavids (Persia and Afghanistan), Mughal (India) and Ottomans. Similarities Built empires based on military conquest, effective use of.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google