1. Ottoman Empire Why is the Ottoman Empire known as the “Sick Man of Europe”? What were the consequences of Ottoman decline?

2. Discussion Questions How did the geographic position of the Ottoman empire prove both a positive/negative for the empire? (map p731) How did the geographic position of the Ottoman empire prove both a positive/negative for the empire? (map p731) What impact did Napoleon have upon Egypt and the empire? (Ali) What impact did Napoleon have upon Egypt and the empire? (Ali) What problems did the empire face in the 19 th century? What problems did the empire face in the 19 th century? What reforms were attempted during Selim, Mahmud and Mejid’s tenures? (mainly Tanzimat) What reforms were attempted during Selim, Mahmud and Mejid’s tenures? (mainly Tanzimat) How successful were these reforms? How successful were these reforms?

3. Crimean War & Ottoman Decline Complete Chart of War: Causes/Events/Results Complete Chart of War: Causes/Events/Results Significance of War-discussion Significance of War-discussion Complete handout and discuss: Complete handout and discuss: What were the consequences of Ottoman Decline? What were the consequences of Ottoman Decline?