Unit 3b Excellence of the East

Which Islamic Empire conquered Constantinople in May 29, 1453?

• The Fatimid Caliphate

• The Mughal Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

Constantinople's name would be changed to

• Byzantium

• Cordoba

• Granada

• Istanbul

Which European country, surrounded by the Habsburg's, aligned itself with the Ottoman Empire in hopes of weakening its rival and equalizing the balance of power in Europe?

• England

• France

• The Byzantine Empire The Holy Roman Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

This Ottoman ruler also known as "The Magnificent" greatly expanded the empire and made many important reforms.

• Osman I

• Kemal Ataturk

• Muhammad Ali

• Suleiman

This was the Ottoman system of taking Christian children and turning them into slave soldiers.

• Caste System

• Canton System

• Devshirme System

• Feudal System

The slave army of the Ottoman Empire were known as the

• Immortals

• Janisaries

• Knights Templar

• Unsullied

The Ottoman's armies were highly successful early in their reign due to their adoption of what technology?

• Gunpowder

• Industrialization

• Rail roads

• Steam power

What are two major battles that stopped Ottoman expansion into Europe? (Select two)

• Battle of Lepanto

• Battle of Tours

• Siege of Constantinople

• Siege of Vienna

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline of the Ottoman empire?

• Military defeats

• Openness to new, progressive ideas.

• Corruption & social problems

• Lack of exports & lack of relevance of in world trade.

This Islamic empire came to power in central Asia (Afghanistan, Caucasus, Iran) after the collapse of the Khanate of Timur Lenk (Tamerlane) in the early fifteenth century.

• The Fatimid Caliphate

• The Mughal Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire