Ottoman Empire: Video

Who is the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

• Osman Gazi

• Mehmed The Conqueror

• Suleiman the Magnificent

True or False: The Ottoman Empire started as a powerful tribe in Europe.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Ottoman Empire was founded in what is now known as Turkey

The Ottomans became powerful because of their effective administration. Which means:

• They have strong leaders

• They have a good government structure

• They have good warriors

• They have a lot of money

True or False: The Ottomans accepted people from other cultures and religions

• True

• False

The elite military force of the Ottoman Empire is known as the:

• Cavalries

• Janissaries

• Knights

Who conquered the city of Constantinople?

• Osman

• Mehmed

• Murad

• Suleiman

What is the importance of the Constantinople to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire?

• It is important as a trading center in the Silk Road

• It is important as a military base because it is surrounded by walls

• It is important as a religious center because of its churches and mosques

After falling to the Ottomans, the name Constantinople was changed to:

• Anatolia

• Ankara

• Istanbul

Which language is not widely spoken in Istanbul?

• Chinese

• Arabic

• Greek

• Turkish

True or False: The Ottomans allowed new ideas in arts and architecture

• True

• False