Ottoman Empire Quiz

What did the Ottomans replace their archers on horseback with?

• Cannons

• Swordsmen

• Muskets

• Crossbows

What was the role of local officials in the Ottoman Empire?

• They were elected by the people

• They were appointed by the sultan

• They were hereditary rulers

• They were foreign advisors

What was the population of Constantinople by 1451?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 1 million

• 500,000

Which empire did Selim the Grim defeat at the Battle of Chaldiran?

• Byzantine Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

Which regions did Selim the Grim expand into after defeating the Safavids?

• Europe and Asia

• North Africa and the Americas

• Syria and Palestine

• India and China

What was the role of Bayazid II in the Ottoman Empire?

• He was a military general.

• He oversaw internal development and economic growth.

• He was a religious leader.

• He was a famous artist.

What was the first city Selim the Grim captured in his expansion?

• Damascus

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Medina

What was the main role of the Imperial Council (Divan) in the Ottoman government?

• Military leadership

• Religious leadership

• Advisers drawn from devshirme

• Tax collection

What practice led to weak sultans in the Ottoman Empire?

• Military training

• Education abroad

• Isolation in the harem

• Public debates

What did Suleiman's rule see flourish besides art?

• Science

• Literature

• Commerce

• Agriculture