Summary
The first part of the text focuses on the history of Persia, now known as Iran. It explains how the country was ruled by various empires, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Seleucids, Parthians, Sassanids, Muslims, Ghaznavids, Mongols, and finally the Safavids. The text highlights the reign of Shah Abbas I, who strengthened Persia through military training, trade development, and infrastructure improvements. However, his reign was also marked by paranoia and fear, leading to tragic decisions such as the execution of his own son.
The second part of the text focuses on the Ottoman Empire, which was also ruled by various Turkish tribes. The empire expanded significantly under the leadership of Osman, reaching into Europe and causing concern among European kings. However, the empire began to decline due to corruption, excessive spending, and a devalued currency. The text then introduces Sultan Murad, who, despite his young age and initial weakness, managed to restore the empire's strength through ruthless and decisive leadership. He recaptured lost territories and reestablished the empire's borders before his untimely death at the age of twenty-eight.
Overall, the text provides a vivid and engaging account of the complex history of the Middle East, highlighting the rise and fall of empires, the influence of powerful leaders, and the enduring impact of these historical events on the region's present-day identity.
1. Chapter 8 Comprehension Quesitons
The Story of the World vol. 3 Worksheet for CHAPTER 8
1) ____________ is the area between Europe and China that was ruled by empire after empire.
2) The bottom layer on the puzzle piece is silver which represents the ____________ empire.
3) The Persian empire is represented by the color ____________.
4) After the Persians were defeated, the next empire was started by ____________ the Great.
5) When Alexander died, his empire was divided into three parts, and his general ____________ claimed Persia.
6) The empire of the general's descendants is represented by the color ____________.
7) The Parthians broke away from the Seleucids and set up a ____________ of their own.
8) The Parthian empire was replaced by the ____________ dynasty of Persia.
9) The Sassanid dynasty fell to the ____________ invaders, and Persia became an Islamic nation.
10) The ____________, a group of Turks, rejected Islamic rule and took over the land of Persia.
11) The Mongols invaded from the east, adding a layer of ____________ to the Persian puzzle.
12) Ismail gathered his kinsmen, the ____________, and attacked the Mongol khan to become the ruler of Iran.
13) The greatest Safavid shah was ____________.
14) The Ottoman Turks lived to the ____________ of Persia.
15) The Ottoman empire was founded by ____________.
16) The Ottoman Turks fought their way east, across the Tigris and the Euphrates, all the way to the borders of ____________.
17) The Ottoman Turks crossed over the Bosporus Strait and started invading ____________ land.
18) The Sultan of the Ottomans, ____________, inherited the throne when he was only eleven years old.
19) Murad’s Grand Vizier was killed during a ____________.
20) Murad discovered that the rebellion was started by ____________.
2. Answer Keys
1) The area between Europe and China that was ruled by empire after empire is Central Asia (please note that this answer might vary depending on the specific historical context the question refers to).
2) The bottom layer on the puzzle piece is silver which represents the Assyrian Empire.
3) The Persian empire is represented by the color blue (note: the color representing the Persian Empire may vary depending on your specific textbook or source material. Please verify the color from your specific course material).
4) After the Persians were defeated, the next empire was started by Alexander the Great.
5) When Alexander died, his empire was divided into three parts, and his general Seleucus claimed Persia.
6) The empire of the general's descendants is represented by the color orange (again, the color may vary according to your specific textbook or source material).
7) The Parthians broke away from the Seleucids and set up a kingdom of their own.
8) The Parthian empire was replaced by the Sassanid dynasty of Persia.
9) The Sassanid dynasty fell to the Islamic invaders, and Persia became an Islamic nation.
10) The Turks, a group of Turks, rejected Islamic rule and took over the land of Persia.
11) The Mongols invaded from the east, adding a layer of Mongol rule to the Persian puzzle.
12) Ismail gathered his kinsmen, the Safavids, and attacked the Mongol khan to become the ruler of Iran.
13) The greatest Safavid shah was Abbas I.
14) The Ottoman Turks lived to the west of Persia.
15) The Ottoman empire was founded by Osman.
16) The Ottoman Turks fought their way east, across the Tigris and the Euphrates, all the way to the borders of Iran (or Persia, depending on the time period).
17) The Ottoman Turks crossed over the Bosporus Strait and started invading European land.
18) The Sultan of the Ottomans, Sultan Murad, inherited the throne when he was only eleven years old.
19) Murad’s Grand Vizier was killed during a rebellion.
20) Murad discovered that the rebellion was started by rebels from the Seljuk Tribe (the specifics of who started the rebellion may depend on your course material).
3. Diagramming
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