Ottoman Empire

Which three continents was the Ottoman Empire located in?

• Africa, Asia, North America

• Europe, Russia, Asia

• Asia, Europe, Africa

• Arabia, Asia, Africa

What religion did the people of the Ottoman Empire practice?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Jewdaism

• Hinduism

What important city did the Ottomans conquer in 1453?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Vienna

• Athens

Why was Constantinople considered the "center of the world"

• It was the center of trade

• It was far below sea level, so it was closest to the center of the Earth

• There was a big globe in the city center

• It was in the middle of Asia

What ruler led the Ottoman Empire to a golden age in the 1500s?

• Muhammad

• Czar Nicholas II

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Marco Polo

Which of these was NOT used to fortify Constantinople?

• Walls

• Moat

• Greek Fire

• Draw bridges

Which empire was Constantinople formerly a part of

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Han Dynasty

• The Abbasid Caliphate

What was Constantinople renamed when it was overtaken?

• Vienna

• Istanbul

• Alexandria

• Jerusalem

People were not allowed to practice other religions in the Ottoman Empire

• True

• False

Why was taking over Constantinople so important to the Ottoman Empire?

• It was the center of trade

• It was rich with natural resources

• It was in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea

• It was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate