Ottoman Empire and Suleiman the Magnificent

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

Which three religious groups lived in the Ottoman Empire?

• Christians, Hindus, and Jews

• Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists

• Christians, Muslims, and Jews

• Muslims, Hindus, and Jews

Suleiman the Magnificent was a tolerant leader

• True

• False

Which three continents did the Ottoman Empire control land on?

• Africa, Asia, North America

• India, Asia, Europe

• Russia, Africa, Europe

• Europe, Asia, Africa

What was the name of the protected religious communities in the Ottoman Empire?

• Millets

• Protectorates

• Janissaries

What was the name of the Ottoman Empire's elite army?

• Millets

• Protectorates

• Janissaries