Ottoman Empire Intro

1. What present day country was the Ottoman empire originally located in?

• Greece
• Turkey
• Egypt
• Iran

1. During the 16th century what was the ottoman empire known for?

• The Ottoman Empire was primarily focused on agricultural development.
• The Ottoman Empire was known for its territorial expansion, cultural achievements, and military power.
• The Ottoman Empire was known for its isolationist policies.
• The Ottoman Empire was famous for its naval dominance in the Pacific.

1. What commodity did the ottomans economy rely on?

• Fish, meat, and dairy
• Silk, spices, and coffee
• Gold, silver, and diamonds
• Wheat, corn, and barley

1. What marked the official end on the Ottoman Empire?

• The establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.
• The signing of the Treaty of Sèvres in 1920.
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
• The fall of Constantinople in 1453.

List the reasons that the Byzantine empire declined:

• Cultural flourishing, strong alliances, technological advancements
• Expansion of territory, increased trade, stable leadership
• Religious unity, lack of external threats, agricultural prosperity
• Military defeats, economic troubles, internal strife, rise of rival powers, impact of the Crusades.

1. Why did Ottoman expansion succeed?

• The use of only cavalry units in warfare.
• The combination of military strength, strategic technology use, effective governance, and favorable geopolitical conditions.
• A focus on trade and commerce over military conquest.
• The belief in divine right to rule without governance.

1. Describe what a janissary is:

• A janissary is a type of Ottoman cavalry unit.
• A janissary is a civilian worker in the Ottoman Empire.
• A janissary is a religious leader in the Ottoman Empire.
• A janissary is a member of the elite infantry of the Ottoman Empire, originally composed of converted Christian boys.

1. What was the capital of the Byzantine empire?

• Rome
• Athens
• Cairo
• Constantinople

1. How long did the attack on Constantinople last?

• 30 days
• 100 days
• 53 days
• 7 days

1. What ended the Ottoman expansion into central Europe in 1529?

• The Battle of Mohács in 1526.
• Austrian defenders

• The Treaty of Karlowitz in 1699.
• The fall of Constantinople in 1453.