Ottoman Empire Unit

Draw a circle around the area that was the Byzantine Empire (330 - 1453)

Draw a dot or star to indicate where Constantinople (later called Istanbul) is located.

What were some achievements of the Byzantine Empire? Mark all that apply.

• Printing press, compass

• Preserving Ancient Greek and Roman knowledge

• Developing unique art and architecture

• Developing laws for the good of the empire (Justinian's Code)

What caused the fall of the Byzantine Empire? Mark all that apply.

• Civil wars

• Military spending was too high, trade was in decline

• Russian and German invasions

• Turkic groups migrated in western Asia

• Political instability; weak leaders and weak structures

What were the effects of the Ottomans conquering the Byzantine Empire. Mark all that apply.

• Ottomans ruled Muslim territory in west Asia and controlled ports like Istanbul.

• Ottomans introduced Christian Orthodox to the area again.

• Turkic nomadic life has officially ended as of 1453.

• The Turks/Ottomans advance on France and Spain; conquered most of Europe.

• The Ottoman Turks create a system of political administration (Devshirme) and military structure that will endure until 1922.

True or False: Ottoman Rulers tolerated other religions besides Islam.

• True

• False

True or False: As Ottoman rulers conquered new areas, they forced young boys to train as Janissaries and learn Islamic teachings.

• True

• False

True or False: The Ottoman Turks converted Hagia Sophia INTO a Christian Church.

• True

• False

True or False: The Byzantine Empire (330 - 1453) lasted longer than the Ottoman Empire (1453 - 1922).

• True

• False

Label the present day country of Turkey.