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What did the Seljuk Turks control at their peak?
The Seljuks controlled all of the lands of the modern Turkish people, plus modern-day Kyrgyzstan, all of the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula.
This nation made plans to invade the Dutch East Indies for oil?
Japan
When did Iraq come into existence?
Iraq didn't exist until after World War 1. The Middle East once belonged to Iran under the Persian Empire. This changed after Turkey (Ottoman Empire) defeated the Persians and gained all the land. This was hundreds of years ago; but in more recent times, during WW1 the British fought with the Turks to get the Middle East. They won and the Turks were forced to give the land to the British, that's when Iraq was formed. The first article below is a good article where I got most of my information from. Also check out the second article from the BBC as a more reliable source.
Who ruled middle east prior to World War 1?
Has to be Ottoman Empire, nowadays TURKEY.
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990?
In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. This invasion led to the Gulf War, as a coalition of countries, led by the United States, responded to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. The conflict highlighted regional tensions and issues related to oil resources in the Middle East.
Which Turks controlled the Middle East?
Earlier on the Seljuk Turks controlled the Middle East. Later, the Ottoman Turks were in control.
What tribe took much of the Middle East in the 11th century?
Seljuk Turks
What did the Seljuk Turks do when they conquered the Middle East?
They adopted the Islamic religion and ruled the Middle East for more than 400 years.
What was the religious affiliation of the Seljuk Turks?
The Seljuk Turks were initially followers of Sunni Islam. They played a significant role in spreading Islam throughout the Middle East and Central Asia during the medieval period.
What did the Seljuk Turks control at their peak?
The Seljuks controlled all of the lands of the modern Turkish people, plus modern-day Kyrgyzstan, all of the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula.
What are seljuk Turks?
A large branch of the Oghuz Turks and a dynasty that reigned over parts of Central Asia and the midle east from the 11th century to the 14th century
Why did the byzantine emperors fear the seljuk Turks?
The Seljuk Turks were a large and threatening force in the Middle East during the Middle Ages, and the Byzantine Empire suffered a crippling defeat at their hands at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071. Taking advantage of this victory and the ensuing turmoil within the Empire, the Turks were able to seize most of Asia Minor and remained a threat to the Byzantines for the remainder of the Empire's existence. It was, in fact, a Turkish nation that dealt the death blow to the Byzantine Empire in 1453.
What two groups defeated the Turks in the middle east?
Palestine & Syria ANSWER 2: The allied British and U.S. forces defeated the Turks and ended Caliphate rule in the Middle East.
Did Muslims and Christians battle over land in the middle east?
Certainly. Arab Muslims launched their conquest of the Christian Byzantine Empire in the Middle East (Levant, Anatolia, and Egypt) in the 630s and 640s CE. War between the Seljuk Turks against the Byzantines continued until the 1000s CE. Then Christians from Europe began to invade the Levant from Turkish and Arab Muslim control in the 1100s in several successive Crusades. Christians finally gave up true political control of the Middle East after World War II, when Britain and France withdrew their mandatory (colonial) authorities.
What is turkong seljuk?
Turkong Seljuk refers to a branch of the Seljuk Turks, a medieval Turkic empire that played a significant role in the history of the Middle East and Central Asia. The Seljuks were instrumental in the spread of Islam and the development of Persian culture, particularly during the 11th and 12th centuries. They established a vast empire that included parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and were known for their military prowess and contributions to art and architecture. The term "Turkong Seljuk" specifically highlights the Turkic origins and influence of this dynasty within the broader Seljuk empire.
What are the four ethnic groups of the middle east?
Arabs, Armenians, Kurds, Persians, Jews, and Turks are the ethnic groups that live in the Middle East.
How did the seljuk Turks replace abbasids?
The Seljuk Turks replaced the Abbasids by gradually gaining power in the 11th century as they expanded into the Middle East. Initially serving as mercenaries for the Abbasid caliphate, they eventually seized control of key territories, including Baghdad, in 1055. Their military prowess and administrative skills allowed them to establish a vast empire, while the Abbasids retained a symbolic religious authority. This shift marked the transition from a fragmented caliphate to a more centralized Turkish rule.
