Ottoman Empire

What did the Turks do between the 700s and 1200s?

• moved east into lands that had been controlled by the Roman Empire

• moved north into lands that had been controlled by the English Empire

• moved west into lands that had been controlled by the Byzantine Empire

• none of the above

What religion did the Turks convert to?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What were Janissaries?

• farmers

• slave soldiers

• rulers

• merchants

What did the Ottomans take control of that added to their power?

• The Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

• The Nile River

• Amazon

_______________ was regarded as an important field of study.The Ottomans studied advanced mathematics,astronomy, philosophy, physics, geography and chemistry.

• Dance

• Science

• History

• Religion

For the most part, the relationship between the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires was marked by:

• A mutual hatred of Europe

• Similar cultures

• an alliance against invaders

• rival territories

Some of the most popular forms of art included calligraphy, painting, poetry and music. The Ottomans were also known throughout the world for their magnificent textiles, carpets and ceramics. Ottoman _________________ helped define the culture of the time.

• agriculture

• architecture

• economics

• geography

Under which ruler did the Ottoman's reach their greatest extent?

• Mehmed II

• Osman I

• Suleyman I

• Mehmed IV