Ottoman Empire Questions

Which of the following factors help unify an empire?

• Strong central government

• Cultural diversity

• Geographical isolation

• Economic disparity

The Ottoman Turks established power and expanded their empire through:

• military conquest and alliances

• peaceful negotiations

• economic trade only

• religious conversions

Which form of government was used to rule the Ottoman Empire under a sultan, and what were the characteristics of society and culture during that period?

• Monarchy with a strong centralized administration

• Democracy with elected representatives

• Feudal system with local lords

• Anarchy with no formal government

The disintegration of the Ottoman Empire was primarily due to:

• Internal strife and corruption

• External military pressure

• Economic decline

• All of the above

Allowing conquered people to keep their religion would help to strengthen the Ottoman Empire because:

• it promoted loyalty and reduced rebellion.

• it increased tax revenue.

• it allowed for cultural exchange.

• it led to the spread of Islam.

The Ottomans needed to capture Constantinople because:

• it was a strategic trade route.

• it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

• it had a strong military presence.

• it was a cultural center.

Which of the following reasons are most responsible for the success of the Ottomans?

• Military prowess

• Strategic location

• Trade and commerce

• Cultural diversity

• Strong leadership

1. Osman built a small Muslim state in ​ (a)   between 1300 and 1326.  The Muslim state would expand due to the use of ​ (b)   .  The Ottomans replaced their archers with soldiers carrying ​ (c)   and they were the first to use ​ (d)   as weapons of attack.

• Anatolia
• gunpowder
• muskets
• cannons
• Persia
• Arabia
• India
• China
• Egypt
• knifes

The Ottoman Empire was found in this area of the world

• Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
• East Asia
• Western Europe
• South America