Chapter 9 Rise of the Ottoman Empire

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Why was the development of banks an important part of the development of trade routes?

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Merchants received letters of credit for large transactions and went to banks to get their money.

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What happened in 1444?

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Mehmed II becomes sultan.

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What happened in 1446?

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Murad II comes back to lead the army.

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What happened in 1451?

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Mehmed II regains control of the throne.

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What happened in 1453?

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Mehmed II invades and captures Constantinople.

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Why would a merchant trade both luxury goods and everyday items?

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Merchants could make money by both selling a few luxury goods and many everyday items.

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Land and sea routes were not profitable, connected to different parts of Southwest Asia, or a part of the Silk Road.

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False

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Why were the Ottomans able to conquer land on the peninsula of Anatolia beginning in 1301?

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The Byzantines had become weak and left their land on Anatolia unguarded.

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Which city did Mehmed II the Conqueror want to capture?

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Constantinople

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How did the Islamic faith have an impact on trade in Asia?

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The pillar of Pilgrimage created the opportunity for trade.