Crash Course World History: Venice and the Ottomans

What is the main theme of the relationship discussed in the video?

• A trade relationship

• A political alliance

• A military conflict

• A romantic relationship

Why was Venice particularly suited for ocean-going trade?

• It had abundant natural resources

• It was located at the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea

• It was a major agricultural hub

• It was a center for religious pilgrimage

What was one of the main products Venice imported due to its geographical limitations?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Grain

What was the Devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire?

• A trade agreement with Venice

• A tax system for conquered territories

• A program to recruit Christian boys for military and bureaucratic roles

• A religious conversion program for Muslims

How did the relationship between Venice and the Ottomans benefit Venice?

• It provided Venice with a powerful military ally

• It helped Venice become a religious center

• It made Venice a leading city in the European Renaissance

• It allowed Venice to expand its territory

What was a significant result of the Venetian and Ottoman control of trade?

• It led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire

• It forced other European powers to seek new trade routes

• It caused a major war between Venice and the Ottomans

• It resulted in the isolation of Europe from the East

Which European city was initially a leading city at the beginning of the Renaissance due to its wealth?

• Paris

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

What did the Ottomans primarily gain from their relationship with Venice?

• Military support

• Cultural exchange

• Tax revenue from trade

• Territorial expansion