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Chapter 9 Rise of the Ottoman Empire

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hagia Sophia was a Greek Orthodox in Constantinople before the fall to the Ottomans.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Constantinople was not part of the Byzantine Empire before the fall to the Ottomans.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The Hagia Sophia turned into a mosque after Constantinople's fall to the Ottomans.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Constantinople was part of the Ottoman Empire after the fall to the Ottomans.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Mehmed II ruled before Constantinople's fall to the Ottomans.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why was the development of banks an important part of the development of trade routes?

a)

Merchants made many of their business transactions at banks for safety.

b)

Merchants used banks to determine if the gold coins they received were worth money.

c)

Merchants received letters of credit for large transactions and went to banks to get their money.

d)

Merchants needed banks nearby to obtain the large amount of coins needed for large transactions.

7.

What happened in 1444?

a)

Mehmed II becomes sultan.

b)

Mehmed II invades and captures Constantinople.

c)

Mehmed II regains control of the throne.

d)

Murad II comes back to lead the army.

8.

What happened in 1446?

a)

Mehmed II becomes sultan.

b)

Mehmed II invades and captures Constantinople.

c)

Mehmed II regains control of the throne.

d)

Murad II comes back to lead the army.

9.

What happened in 1451?

a)

Mehmed II becomes sultan.

b)

Mehmed II invades and captures Constantinople.

c)

Mehmed II regains control of the throne.

d)

Murad II comes back to lead the army.

10.

What happened in 1453?

a)

Mehmed II becomes sultan.

b)

Mehmed II invades and captures Constantinople.

c)

Mehmed II regains control of the throne.

d)

Murad II comes back to lead the army.

11.

Why would a merchant trade both luxury gods and everyday items?

a)

Merchants enjoyed selling luxury goods more, but shoppers demanded everyday items.

b)

Merchants could sell large quantities of luxury goods by giving away everyday items.

c)

Merchants were forced to sell both luxury goods and everyday items by local officials.

d)

Merchants could make money by both selling a few luxury goods and many everyday items.

12.

Land routes were

a)

slower and more difficult

b)

faster

c)

goods carried on ships

d)

easier

e)

goods carried in caravans

13.

Sea routes were

a)

slower and more difficult

b)

faster

c)

goods carried on ships

d)

easier

e)

goods carried in caravans

14.

Land and sea routes were not profitable, connected to different parts of Southwest Asia, or a part of the Silk Road.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Why were the Ottomans able to conquer land on the peninsula of Anatolia beginning in 1301?

a)

The Ottomans had grown into a powerful fighting force.

b)

The Ottomans had developed better weapons than the Byzantines.

c)

The Byzantines had become weak and left their land on Anatolia unguarded.

d)

The Byzantines' military and political alliances had become fractured.

16.

Which city did Mehmed II the Conqueror want to capture?

a)

Ankara

b)

Constantinople

c)

Istanbul

d)

Anatolia

17.

Which statements reflect reasons for the establishment and growth of the Ottoman Empire? (Choose 4)

a)

It built a strong military with access to cannons.

b)

It welcomed people of all religions.

c)

It centralized the government and concentrated power in one leader/ one family.

d)

It was united by the religion of Islam.

e)

It created alliances across political and racial groups.

18.

What were some of the greatest accomplishments of Mehmed II? (Choose 3)

a)

He complied criminal laws into one official code.

b)

He founded Islam.

c)

He established the Five Pillars of Islamic faith

d)

He constructed hospitals, colleges, and public baths.

e)

He established eight colleges in Constantinople.

19.

How did the Islamic faith have an impact on trade in Asia?

a)

Spices, textiles, and grains became desirable trade items.

b)

The pillar of Charity encouraged Muslims to give away items, which were later traded.

c)

The Islamic faith encouraged conquest of foreign lands.

d)

The pillar of Pilgrimage created the opportunity for trade.

20.

What will you do to ensure you make 100% on the test tomorrow?

a)

Study the Study Guide tonight with my grownups!

b)

Watch TV and play games.