Ottoman Sultans: Orhan, Murad I, Bayazid I

In which year did Orhan become Sultan?

• 1310

• 1305

• 1326

• 1350

Orhan married the daughter of the ............Emperor?

• Persian

• Byzantine

• Abyssinian

• Arab

What military force did Orhan create, composed of children of non-Muslims?

• The Knights Templar

• The Crusaders

• The Ottoman Guard

• The Janissaries

What important action did Orhan take regarding the economy of the Ottoman Empire?

• He abolished the use of gold coins

• He created a state-controlled bank

• b) He issued the first minted coin of the Ottoman Empire

• He implemented a barter system

Who succeeded Orhan after his death in 1360?

• Mehmed II

• Selim I

• b) Murad I

• Osman II

Which region did Murad I continue conquering after becoming Sultan?

• a) Italy

• b) The Balkans and Asia Minor

• d) The Middle East

• c) Scandinavia

What city did Murad I capture and rename as the capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1362?

• Istanbul

• Thessaloniki

• Sofia

• a) Adrianople (Edirne)

What was Bayazid I known for during his reign?

• a) Expansion into Europe

• Economic reforms

• Religious persecution

• Naval dominance

Which battle did Bayazid I famously lose against Timur?

• Battle of Lepanto

• Battle of Ankara

• Battle of Mohács

• Battle of Gallipoli

What was the significance of the title 'Sultan' during the Ottoman Empire?

• It was used for the empire's merchants

• It was a title for religious scholars

• It referred to the chief diplomat

• c) It denoted the ruler of the empire