Ottoman Empire

During the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire grew extremely wealthy because the Ottomans ________.

• enforced Sharia law throughout the Mughal Empire

• conquered the capital of the Byzantine Empire

• controlled trade routes between Asia and Europe

• encouraged marriages between powerful Hindus and Muslims

Which statement best describes the significance of Süleyman the Magnificent?

• Süleyman the Magnificent was a powerful ayatollah in a Shia Muslim empire.

• Süleyman the Magnificent led the Ottoman Turks to the height of power.

• Süleyman the Magnificent led the Ottoman force that conquered the Byzantine city of Constantinople.

• Süleyman the Magnificent initiated reforms that weakened the military of the Ottoman Turks.

Which statement best describes the significance of Mehmed II?

• The conquests of Mehmed II established the Ottoman Empire.

• The rule of Mehmed II weakened the Ottoman Empire's control of the Middle East.

• Mehmed II was the first Shia Muslim who ruled the Ottoman Empire.

• Mehmed II led the Ottoman Empire at the height of its territorial expansion and power.

What impact did the Ottoman Empire have on the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century?

• Ottoman traders brought great wealth to the Byzantine Empire.

• Ottoman priests converted rulers of the Byzantine Empire to Islam.

• Ottoman conquests substantially weakened the Byzantine Empire.

• Ottoman armies defended the Byzantine Empire from European invaders.

Which of the following describes an impact of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople?

• Christians escaping Constantinople founded the city of Byzantium.

• Hindus escaping Constantinople founded the Mughal Empire.

• The Safavid Empire became the center of Sunni Islam.

• The city of Istanbul became a major center of the Muslim world.

Which of the following was essential to the Ottoman Empire’s ability to conquer and control new territories?

• Its advances in seafaring technology allowed it to produce the first modern warships.

• Its use of gunpowder weapons allowed it to easily destroy city walls and fortifications.

• Its great wealth allowed it to purchase major cities without having to resort to violence.

• Its persecution of religious minorities ensured that they could not unite to start rebellions.