Ottoman Empire Declines

What caused the Ottoman Empire to end after World War I?

• They were overthrown by its people

• They were on the losing end of the World War 1

• They spent too much money and

  went bankrupt

• A long drought ruined agriculture throughout the country

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century?

• A) Industrialization in Europe

• B) Discovery of oil in the Middle East

• C) The rise of the Mughal Empire

• D) The invention of the printing press

Which treaty marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's control over the Balkans?

• A) Treaty of Versailles

• B) Treaty of Berlin

• C) Treaty of Tordesillas

• D) Treaty of Paris

What role did the Young Turks play in the Ottoman Empire?

• A) They were a religious sect

• B) They were a political reform movement

• C) They were a military alliance

• D) They were a trade union

Which war significantly weakened the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century?

• A) Crimean War

• B) Franco-Prussian War

• C) Russo-Turkish War

• D) Napoleonic Wars

What was the impact of the Tanzimat reforms on the Ottoman Empire?

• A) Strengthened the Sultan's power

• B) Modernized the military and administration

• C) Expanded the empire's territory

• D) Increased religious influence

Which empire's rise contributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century?

• A) British Empire

• B) Russian Empire

• C) Spanish Empire

• D) Mughal Empire

What was the significance of the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 for the Ottoman Empire?

• A) It marked the empire's expansion into Europe

• B) It was a major naval defeat

• C) It led to the conquest of Egypt

• D) It resulted in a peace treaty with Persia

Which internal factor contributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire?

• A) Strong central government

• B) Economic prosperity

• C) Administrative corruption

• D) Military victories

What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire's decline?

• A) They were a loyal military force

• B) They led successful conquests

• C) They resisted modernization

• D) They improved the economy