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Rise of the Ottoman Empire

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

TRUE or FALSE: The Ottomans were originally nomads from the Middle East

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What is the former name of Istanbul?

a)

Anatolia

b)

Byzantium

c)

Constantinople

3.

Which of the following countries were former territories of the Ottoman Empire? (Hint: There is more than one answer)

a)

Algeria

b)

Bulgaria

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

4.

The __________ is a region in southeastern Europe.

a)

Balkans

b)

Baltics

c)

Crimea

5.

The Ottomans captured the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. Why is Constantinople so important?

a)

It was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire

b)

It was an important center of trade

c)

It was rich in spices and precious stones

6.

Which weapon proved to be the key to the Ottomans' military success in its siege at Constantinople?

a)

Crossbow

b)

Gunpowder

c)

Steel

d)

Tanks

7.

TRUE Or FALSE: Jannisarries can rise up to the rank of a vizier

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Which of the following strategies were used by the Ottomans to manage their huge empire?

a)

Dividing the empire into provinces or beyliks

b)

Creating a special class of nobles to manage the whole empire

c)

Establishing a centralized government with the emperor as the ultimate leader

9.

TRUE or FALSE: The Ottomans encouraged their troops to marry the women from the territories they conquered

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Which Ottoman emperor led the successful capture of Constantinople?

a)

Osman the First

b)

Mehmed the Conqueror

c)

Suleiman the Great