Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The limits of Ottoman expansion

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire in expanding its territory during the post-Renaissance and early Scientific Revolution periods. It highlights the logistical difficulties of managing a vast empire, economic fluctuations, and technological advancements. The text also explores the strategic balancing act between the East and West, influenced by Western interference and internal Ottoman conflicts. Key historical events, such as the succession issues after Mehmed II and naval warfare in the Mediterranean, are examined to illustrate these challenges.

What was a significant challenge for the Ottoman Empire in maintaining its vast territories?

• Poor leadership

• Insufficient manpower

• Geographical positioning with two fronts

• Lack of military technology

Which economic factor contributed to the Ottoman Empire's challenges in expansion?

• Trade embargoes

• High taxation

• Lack of natural resources

• Currency devaluation

How did the West attempt to destabilize the Ottoman Empire?

• By forming alliances with the East

• By stirring up trouble in the East

• By cutting off trade routes

• By supporting internal revolts

What was the significance of Cem Sultan in the political dynamics of the Ottoman Empire?

• He was a military leader who expanded the empire

• He was used as a political pawn by Western powers

• He established peace treaties with neighboring states

• He reformed the Ottoman economy

What was the outcome of the major naval war involving the Venetians and the Ottomans?

• The Venetians gained control of the Mediterranean

• The war ended in a stalemate

• The Ottomans were defeated

• The Ottomans emerged victorious