Quiz on the Ottoman Empire

When was the Ottoman Empire established?

• 1326

• 1405

• 1299

• 1453

Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

• Mehmed II

• Osman I

• Orhan

• Suleiman the Magnificent

What does the name 'Ottoman' derive from?

• A region in Anatolia

• Osman's name

• A type of government

• A military title

Which city did the Ottomans take control over in 1326?

• Cairo

• Vienna

• Bursa

• Constantinople

During whose reign is considered the most glorious period of the Ottoman Empire?

• Orhan

• Mehmed II

• Osman I

• Suleiman the Magnificent

What was the population of the Ottoman Empire at its peak under Suleiman the Magnificent?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

Which area did the Ottoman Empire NOT cover at its height?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Spain

• Bulgaria

What was the legal system called that was codified under Suleiman the Magnificent?

• Kanun

• Sharia

• Ottoman Code

• Suleiman Law

What significant architectural feature was prominent during the Ottoman Empire?

• Mosques

• Skyscrapers

• Pyramids

• Castles

Which city became a major tourist attraction and was the capital during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent?

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Bursa

• Antalya