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Chapter#03 The Rise and Fall of the Ottomans

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Class
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1.

The Ottomans ruled for more than

a)

600 years (6 centuries)

b)

700 years (7 centuries)

c)

800 years (8 centuries)

d)

500 years (5 centuries)

2.

According to the names of Ottoman sultans mentioned in your book, what is the sequence of their reign?

a)

1st Uthman I, 2nd Orhan, 3rd Murad I, 7th Mehmet II, 9th Selim, 10th Suleiman, the Magnificent

b)

1st Uthman I, 2nd Orhan, 3rd Mehmet II, 7th Murad I, 8th Selim, 9th Suleiman, the Magnificent

c)

1st Uthman I, 2nd Murad I, 3rd Mehmet II, 7th Orhan, 9th Selim, 10th Suleiman, the Magnificent

3.

The Ottoman empire eventually became one of the world’s mightiest Islamic empires, and included parts of the

a)

South East Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe

b)

Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Africa

c)

Middle East, Eastern Europe and Northern Africa

4.

_______ direct descendants (sultans) ruled the Ottoman empire for more than ________ years.

a)

Thirty-six, seven hundred

b)

Thirty-six, six hundred

c)

Thirty-seven, six hundred

5.

In the conquest to conquer Constantinople, Al-Fateh's large army also included a navy that consisted of over

a)

320 vessels

b)

400 vessels

c)

300 vessels

d)

420 vessels

6.

The Golden Horn is a natural estuary and was an old trading harbor during the Byzantine period. Choose all the correct options that best relate to Golden Horn.

a)

Its entrance was blocked by a huge chain to prevent enemy's ships from entering the city.

b)

It was named Golden because it has gold mines underneath that reflected on the surface.

c)

It was called Horn because its shape was like a horn when seen from above.

d)

It is where a river meets the sea.

7.

_____ warships guarded the water in the conquest of Constantinople.

a)

28

b)

27

c)

26

d)

25

8.

Following the conquest of Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire was moved from

a)

Bursa to Constantinople

b)

Adrianople to Constantinople

c)

Istanbul to Ankara

d)

Constantinople to Bursa

9.

Mehmet II (Al Fateh) issued a firman (court order) to the Bosnian Franciscan, allowing them to freely follow their religion. This firman was implemented in the Ottoman Empire on

a)

28th May 1463

b)

28th May 1453

c)

28th May 1473

d)

28th May 1443

10.

Choose the achievements of Mehmet II

a)

Built Topkapi Palace in Istunbul

b)

Centralized bureaucracy and nominated salaries for Ulemas of Madrassas

c)

Converted Jews and Christians to Muslims

d)

He made his court a hub of dance and culture

11.

Who was the first caliph of the Ottoman Empire and how did he become the first caliph?

a)

Selim I was the first caliph and he became the first caliph by adding Makkah and Madina to the Ottoman Empire.

b)

Mehmet II was the first caliph because he conquered Constantinople.

c)

Suleiman, the Magnificent after the series of his successful conquests in Europe.

d)

Uthman I, when he established Ottoman Empire

12.

During whose rule did Ottomans attack Safavids?

a)

Selim I

b)

Orhan

c)

Mehmet II

d)

Suleiman, The Magnificent

13.

Sulieman, The Magnificent's achievements include:


(choose all the correct options)

a)

Cosntruction of Al Fateh mosque

b)

Promoting Turkish Art and Architecture e.g. works of Mimar Sinan

c)

Introducing reforms in the government for good system of administration and progressive taxation

d)

First Sultan to codify criminal and constitutional laws

14.

Choose all the correct options for "Janissaries"

a)

Emperor's elite horsemen

b)

Given rigorous military training

c)

Taught language and culture

d)

Comprised of soldiers from different Muslim tribes

15.

________ is a Turkish title meaning tutor and statesman, mostly used to honor a teacher.

a)

Khalifah

b)

Lala

c)

Amir

d)

Muallim

16.

The decline of the Ottoman Empire started in early 17th century, due to:

a)

loss of economic and military dominance to Europe

b)

central government became weaker

c)

The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers during World War I

d)

Janissaries refused to take part in the war

17.

The _____________ was given to Britain and France as a mandate.

a)

North Africa

b)

Middle East

c)

Central Europe

d)

South Asia

18.

Under the Treaty of Sevres, that was signed at Sevres, France, most of the Ottoman territories were divided among

a)

Britain, France, Greece, and Russia

b)

Britain, Spain, France, and Russia

c)

Britain, France, America, and Russia

d)

Britain, Turkey, France, and Russia

19.

The people started a nationalist movement under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Pasha.

His hard work brought a historical change in the fortunes of the people of Anatolia in

a)

19 June 1919

b)

19 May 1919

c)

19 July 1919

d)

19 August 1919

20.

Is this statement true or false?


Safavids allied with Mughals to attack Ottomans.

(a)