Rise of the Ottoman Empire

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