8.4 The Ottomans Build a Vast Empire

Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire during its peak expansion?

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Mehmed II

• Osman I

• Selim I

The Ottoman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under the rule of ______.

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Mehmed II

• Osman I

• Selim I

Who were the descendants of the nomadic Turks known for invading other countries?

• A) Ottomans

• B) Byzantines

• C) Romans

• D) Persians

The term 'ghazi' refers to:

• A) A religious leader

• B) A warrior for Islam

• C) A merchant

• D) A scholar

Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?

• Murad II

• Mehmed II

• Selim the Grim

• Suleiman the Magnificent

Mehmed II opened the city of Constantinople to which groups?

• A) Jews, Christians, and Muslims

• B) Only Muslims

• C) Only Christians

• D) Only Jews

Who was known for conquering Mecca, Medina, and Cairo?

• Selim the Grim

• Mehmed II

• Murad II

• Suleiman the Magnificent

What was a common practice among later sultans regarding their brothers?

• They educated them

• They killed them

• They exiled them

• They ignored them.

Who were janissaries loyal to?

• The People
• The Army
• The Sultan
• The Emperor

What was the devshirme system?

• The devshirme system was a method of conscripting Christian boys into the Ottoman military and administration.
• A method of land distribution among Ottoman nobles.
• A tax system imposed on Christian communities.
• A system for recruiting Muslim boys into the military.