WHII.5 Unit 4 Eastern Empires Review

What is the definition of an empire?

• A small kingdom with limited influence.

• A military alliance between nations.

• A large political unit ruling many peoples/regions.

• A trade network spanning continents.

What does the term 'crossroads region' refer to?

• A region isolated from other territories.

• A region with no trade activity.

• A place where routes meet, often becoming wealthy and strategic.

• A place with only agricultural significance.

What is a 'gunpowder empire'?

• A state that avoided military conflicts.

• A state that expanded and held territory using firearms and cannons.

• An empire that focused on naval power.

• An empire that relied solely on agriculture.

Which territory was considered the Ottoman heartland around 1500?

• North Africa

• Persia

• Anatolia (Asia Minor)

• The Balkans

Which city became the political and commercial center of the Ottoman Empire after 1453?

• Constantinople/Istanbul

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

What geographic feature gave the Ottomans leverage in trade?

• Control of chokepoints and major ports.

• Access to the Arctic Ocean.

• Proximity to the Amazon rainforest.

• Isolation from trade routes.

What was a key economic effect of Ottoman geography?

• Dependence on foreign aid.

• Limited urban prosperity.

• Revenue from trade taxes and tariffs.

• Decline in agricultural production.

How did religion impact the Ottoman Empire's emergence and development?

• It provided legitimacy and influenced governance.

• It was completely ignored in administration.

• It was the sole factor in the empire's success.

• It led to the empire's downfall.

What does 'legitimacy' mean in the context of governance?

• The size of an empire.

• The ability to conquer new territories.

• The wealth of a ruler.

• Why people accept a ruler’s authority.

What was the devshirme system?

• A system where boys from Christian communities were trained for military and administrative service.

• A tax collection system.

• A religious conversion program for adults.

• A trade regulation policy.