Women in the Ottoman Empire

What was the title given to the Sultan's mother?

(a)  

Who was the first Sultan to marry in 1534?

• Mehmed II

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Osman I

• Murad I

Which was not a role of the Valide Sutan?

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Controlling the Harem

• Giving military advice

• Supporting charities

True or False: The Sultan's daughters were always given important roles as advisors.

• True

• False

What was the name given to the Imperial women?

(a)  

True or False: If an Imperial woman had a son with the Sultan, the son could inherit even if the couple were not married.

• True

• False

Which was a job poorer women in the Ottoman Empire could do?

• Serve in the army

• Become a religious leader

• Train as a doctor

• Become a midwife

One man was worth (a)   women in the Ottoman Empire.