The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

What was the primary strategy used by Osman I to expand his territory?

• Building a large navy

• Forming alliances and engaging in military conflicts

• Converting neighboring rulers to Islam

• Establishing trade routes

What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman military?

• They were a naval force

• They were responsible for tax collection

• They were diplomats

• They were a group of elite soldiers

What major event almost destroyed the Ottoman Empire in the early 15th century?

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The attack by Timur

• The Crusades

• The fall of Constantinople

How did Mehmed II prepare for the siege of Constantinople?

• By building a large fleet of ships

• By negotiating with the Byzantine Empire

• By hiring a Hungarian engineer to build a large cannon

• By forming alliances with European powers

What was a significant cultural contribution of the Ottomans in Istanbul?

• The creation of the first university

• The construction of splendid mosques

• The development of the steam engine

• The invention of the printing press

Which commodity did the Ottomans introduce to Europe through Istanbul?

• Tea

• Silk

• Coffee

• Spices

What was the significance of Iznik ceramics?

• They were made using techniques from the Ming dynasty

• They were used exclusively by the sultans

• They were the first ceramics made in Europe

• They were a form of currency

How long did the Ottoman Empire last?

• 300 years

• 600 years

• 1000 years

• 150 years

What is one of the notable buildings in the Ottoman capital?

• The Parthenon

• Hagia Sophia

• The Colosseum

• The Eiffel Tower

What was the original function of Hagia Sophia?

• A mosque

• A church

• A palace

• A fortress