Achievements of Historical Figures 7.19

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This chart lists the achievements of one historical figure. Which historical figure is associated with the achievements listed in this chart?

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Mehmed II the Conqueror

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What was the lasting contribution of Mehmed II the Conqueror?

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He took control of Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire.

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Which group conquered Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul in 1453?

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Ottoman Empire

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The expansion of the Ottoman Empire helped increase the influence of which religion in Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe?

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Islam

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The fall of which city in 1453 helped increase the influence of Islam in Southeastern Europe and Asia Minor?

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Constantinople

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Which ruler reformed Ottoman law, trade, and tax systems?

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Suleiman the Magnificent

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Which Muslim leader was responsible for leading the Ottoman Empire during the height of its power during the 16th century?

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Suleiman the Magnificent

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How did the city of Constantinople become a center of Islamic culture?

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Mehmed the Conqueror took control of the city and converted its churches into mosques.

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How did Suleiman the Magnificent impact the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century?

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He successfully combined state and Islamic laws.

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How did the fall of Constantinople impact the Islamic world?

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It increased the influence of the Ottoman Empire in Europe.