BEFORE YOU WATCH: The Middle East and World War I

Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

What was the Middle East like in 1914?
According to Dr. Genell, what was the purpose of the Ottoman Declaration of Jihad?
Who was Sharif Hussein, and how did the British convince him to join the war?
Why did Sharif Hussein not get what he wanted after the war?
What were mandates?
What identities became important after the war? Why?

After you watch

Using evidence from the video, explain the consequences of World War I from a political and cultural point of view.
Looking at the three maps of the Middle East in this video—1914, 1923, and the twenty-first century—what do you think was the most important way that World War I changed the region in the past 100 years?

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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