Ottoman Empire(1299-1922)(Unit 3)

Where was the Ottoman Empire originally established?

• Anatolia

• South Europe

• North Africa

• Middle East

It was also called the__________.

• Osman Dynasty

• Safavid Empire

• Anatolian Dynasty

Who was the first ruler of the Ottoman Empire?

• Mehmed II

• Suliman the Magnificent

Constantinople/Istanbul is a very important city.

• True

• False

When was Constantinople conquered?

• 1453

• 1607

• 1492

• 1942

Why was Constantinople important?

• Crossroads

• Eastern capital for Christianity

• Center of the Byzantine Empire

• Its walls prevented others from conquering it.

How did the Ottoman Empire gain control over Constantinople?

• Cannons/Artillery

• Siege tactics for 53 days and nights

• They took control over the city's harbor.

• They had double agents and betrayed the ruler.

What are the impacts of the Ottomans conquering Constantinople?

• The name changes to Istanbul.

• It became the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

• Hagia Sofia goes from being a cathedral to a mosque.

• Europeans are scared of them, so they start looking for western routes.

• End of the Byzantine Empire

Suliman the Magnificent was in charge during the Golden Age of the Empire.

• True

• False

Suliman did not write the law down.

• True

• False