Ottoman Empire Intro Quiz

How did the Ottoman Empire begin?

• As a European kingdom expanding eastward

• As a nomadic group of Turkic Muslim warriors

• As a colony established by the Byzantine Empire

• As a merchant confederation along the Silk Road

What major empire did the Ottomans conquer in 1453?

• The Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Mongol Empire

What was Constantinople renamed to?

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Damascus

• Baghdad

Which regions did the Ottoman Empire stretch across at its height?

• North America and South America

• North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

• Asia and Australia

• Western Europe and North Africa

Which holy sites did the Ottoman state protect?

• Vatican City and Lourdes

• Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem

• Bodh Gaya and Lumbini

• Varanasi and Amritsar

What language did the Ottoman rulers primarily speak?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Turkish

• Persian

Which religions were present in the Ottoman Empire due to its diversity?

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

• Shinto, Taoism, and Confucianism

• Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Bahá'í

What system did the Ottomans implement for local governance?

• The janissary system

• The feudal system

• The millet system

• The sultanate system

Which language was considered the language of learning and religion for the elite in the Ottoman Empire?

• Turkish

• Arabic

• Persian

• Greek

After the 17th century, what were TWO major factors that threatened the Ottoman Empire?

• Rise in nationalism

• European colonialism

• Decline in global trade

• Natural disasters