Ch. 9 Study Guide

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

• The Ottomans had developed better weapons than the Byzantines.

• The Ottomans had grown into a powerful fighting force.

• The Byzantines’ military and political alliances had become fractured.

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

Which city did Mehmed II the Conqueror want to capture?

• Anatolia

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Constantinople

Before or After the Fall of Constantinople?

Hagia Sophia is Greek Orthodox

• Before

• After

Before or After the Fall of Constantinople?

Part of the Byzantine Empire

• Before

• After

Before or After the Fall of Constantinople?

Part of the Ottoman Empire

• Before

• After

Before or After the Fall of Constantinople?

Hagia Sophia is a mosque

• Before

• After

Before or After the Fall of Constantinople?

Ruled by Mehmed II

• Before

• After

What were some of the accomplishments of Mehmed II? (Choose 3)

• He established eight colleges in Constantinople

• He founded Islam.

• He compiled criminal laws into one official code.

• He gained control of the throne when his father died.

• He constructed hospitals, colleges, and public baths

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

• Spices, textiles, and grains became desirable trade items

• The pillar of Pilgrimage created the opportunity for trade.

• The pillar of Charity encouraged Muslims to give away items, which were later traded.

• The Islamic faith encouraged conquest of foreign lands

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

• Merchants could sell large quantities of luxury items by giving away everyday items.

• Merchants enjoyed selling luxury goods more, but shoppers demanded everyday items.

• Merchants were forced to sell both luxury goods and everyday items by local officials.

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