The Ottoman Empire

Determine Whether each description refers to Constantinople before Mehmed II invaded, after he invaded, or during both time periods.

Groups:

(a) Constantinople Before Mehmed Invaded

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(b) Constantinople After Mehmed Invaded

,

(c) Both

• part of the Byzantine Empire

• Hagia Sophia is a mosque

• part of the Ottoman Empire

• thriving commercial and cultural center

• Hagia Sophia is a church

• trade flourished

The Ottoman Empire began in territory on the (a)   in an area that was previously controlled by the​ (b)   .

• Anatolian Peninsula
• Byzantine Empire
• Arabian Peninsula
• Balkan Peninsula
• Muslim Caliphates

Mehmed II expanded the Ottomon Empire to include the rest of the Anatolian Peninsula as well as the (a)   .

• Balkan Peninsula
• Arabian Peninsula
• Iberian Peninsula

Which factors BEST explain why the Ottoman Empire developed into a commercial and cultural center? (Choose 2)

• It incorporated Islam into the state structure

• It had territory in the Middle East and Europe

• It used a decentralized form of government and spread out power

• It was located between East and West and served as trade crossroads

Type question here including an

a

b

c

d

e

Balkan Peninsula

Middle East

Europe

Anatolian Peninsula

Africa

On what continents was the Ottoman empire located?

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Africa

• Africa and Europe

• Europe, Africa, and Asia

Which achievement of Islamic civilization is associated with the Ottoman Empire?

• The Ottomans invented algebra

• The Ottomans developed Hindu-Arabic numerals

• The Ottoman's discovered how blood gets oxygen from the lungs

• The Ottomans invented surgical tools such as scalpels, catheters, and forceps

After the reign of Mehmed II, the Ottoman Empire​ (a)   .

• entered a Golden Age
• declined and lost territory

The rule of Suleyman marked (a)   .

• a period of great artistic achievements
• the end of the Ottoman Empire