Ottoman Empire Flashcard

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When was the Ottoman Empire founded?

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1299

Front

Who were the elite soldiers in the Ottoman military?

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Janissaries

Front

What was the primary religion of the children taken by the devshirme system?

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Christianity

Front

What did controlling the Bosporus Strait allow the Ottomans to manage?

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Flow of goods

Front

Which strategic location allowed Portugal to control exploration at the entrance to the Mediterranean?

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Strait of Gibraltar

Front

What nickname did Suleiman the Magnificent earn for his legal reforms?

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The Lawgiver

Front

What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire renamed to under Suleiman's rule?

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Istanbul

Front

What was the result of the leadership structure weakening in the Ottoman Empire?

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Ineffective rulers

Front

Evaluate the strategic importance of the location of Constantinople for the Ottoman Empire.

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Its location allowed the Ottomans to control key trade routes and exert influence over both Europe and Asia.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Front

Which empire was attacked and conquered by the Ottoman Empire?

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Byzantine Empire