WorksheetsRise of the Ottoman Empire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
TRUE or FALSE: The Ottomans were originally nomads from the Middle East
True
False
What is the former name of Istanbul?
Anatolia
Byzantium
Constantinople
Which of the following countries were former territories of the Ottoman Empire? (Hint: There is more than one answer)
Algeria
Bulgaria
Italy
Germany
The __________ is a region in southeastern Europe.
Balkans
Baltics
Crimea
The Ottomans captured the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. Why is Constantinople so important?
It was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
It was an important center of trade
It was rich in spices and precious stones
Which weapon proved to be the key to the Ottomans' military success in its siege at Constantinople?
Crossbow
Gunpowder
Steel
Tanks
TRUE Or FALSE: Jannisarries can rise up to the rank of a vizier
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following strategies were used by the Ottomans to manage their huge empire?
Dividing the empire into provinces or beyliks
Creating a special class of nobles to manage the whole empire
Establishing a centralized government with the emperor as the ultimate leader
TRUE or FALSE: The Ottomans encouraged their troops to marry the women from the territories they conquered
TRUE
FALSE
Which Ottoman emperor led the successful capture of Constantinople?
Osman the First
Mehmed the Conqueror
Suleiman the Great
