The Ottoman Empire Quiz

When did the Ottoman Turks begin their attack on the city of Constantinople?

• July 4, 1453

• June 15, 1453

• May 29, 1453

• April 6, 1453

What was the effect of the fall of Constantinople on Europe and Asia?

• It halted the Muslim advance into Europe

• It increased the Muslim influence in Europe

• It had no significant effect on Europe and Asia

• It led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire

What was the main reason for the fall of Constantinople?

• Lack of military strength

• Use of gunpowder weapons by the Ottomans

• Internal political conflicts

• Natural disasters

Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

• Mehmet II

• Suleyman I

• Osman

• Ibrahim Pasha

What was the Ottoman Empire's capital after the capture of Constantinople?

• Constantinople

• Mecca

• Medina

• Istanbul

Who was known as Suleyman the Magnificent?

• A famous Ottoman architect

• regarded as the most characteristic achievements of Ottoman civilization in the fields of law, literature, art, and architecture.

• A renowned Ottoman poet

• A prominent Ottoman philosopher

What was the Ottoman state's form of government?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Absolute rule by the sultan

• Monarchy

What was the system called where most Ottoman officials gained office based on their abilities?

• Oligarchy

• Meritocracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

What was the elite fighting force in the Ottoman Empire called?

• Sipahi

• Mamluk

• Janissaries

• Timarli

What was the main reason for the gradual decline of the Ottoman Empire?

• All of the above

• Economic problems

• Military defeats

• Corrupt sultans