Ottoman Empire

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire that the Ottomans captured in 1453?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Cairo

Who was the Ottoman ruler known as "the Lawgiver"?

• Mehmed II

• Suleyman

• Osman I

• Selim I

What was the Ottoman Empire's policy towards different religions?

• Only Islam was allowed

• Religious freedom with a special tax for non-Muslims

• Conversion to Islam was mandatory

• Non-Muslims were expelled

Which empire did the Ottomans replace as the most powerful in Europe and the Middle East?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the role of the grand vizier in the Ottoman Empire?

• Military leader

• Religious leader

• Chief advisor to the sultan

• Head of the army

Which two countries divided the remaining Ottoman lands after World War I?

• Germany and Italy

• Britain and France

• Russia and Austria

• Spain and Portugal

What was the primary basis of Ottoman law?

• Roman law

• Sharia, or Islamic law

• Common law

• Napoleonic code

The Ottoman Empire divided their subjects into how many social classes?

• 5

• 7

• 4

• 10

Which group was at the top of the Ottoman social hierarchy?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Scientists and judges

• Soldiers

What was the Ottoman Empire's capital in 1914?

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Baghdad

• Damascus