Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Trouble in the Ottoman

In which period did the Ottoman Empire struggle to stay alive?

• 1500-1600s

• 1600-1700s

• 1700-1800s

• 1800-1900s

What was a significant factor that weakened the Ottoman Empire?

• Trade embargoes with Asian countries

• Many wars with European countries, especially with the Russians

• Internal political conflicts

• Economic sanctions from the United Nations

When did the Ottoman Empire finally collapse?

• In the late 1800s

• In the early 1900s

• In the mid-1900s

• In the late 1900s

What actions did Selim III take to modernize the Ottoman Empire?

• He focused solely on military expansion

• He cut diplomatic ties with Europe

• He implemented reforms inspired by Europe and the Enlightenment, such as setting up new schools for the military and bringing teachers from other countries

• He isolated the empire from foreign influences

What was one of the effects of the new laws introduced by Selim III?

• They united the people.

• They divided the people.

• They had no significant effect.

• They improved the economy.

What was one of the consequences of the Napoleonic Wars on the political landscape of Europe?

• Establishment of a single European language

• Redrawing of borders

• Unification of all European nations

• Decrease in nationalistic sentiments

How did the Napoleonic Wars affect the spread of ideas in Europe?

• It slowed down the spread of revolutionary ideas

• It promoted the spread of monarchic principles

• It fostered the spread of revolutionary ideas

• It had no impact on the spread of ideas

What was one of the global impacts of the Napoleonic Wars mentioned in the text?

• Decrease in global trade

• Impact on Global Trade

• Isolationism of European countries

• Formation of a single global government

What makes the Rosetta Stone such an important artifact for historians and archaeologists to study?

• It contains the earliest known writing.

• It helped in the decipherment of hieroglyphs.

• It is the only artifact from ancient Egypt.

• It was created by a famous pharaoh.

Who were the chosen to be Janissaries?

• Sons of the Sultan

• Christian boys

• Muslim scholars

• Foreign diplomats