Age of Exploration

What is the name for Ottoman leaders?

• Sultan

• Shah

• King

• Emperor

Which technological advancement most contributed to the Ottoman victory over Constantinople?

• compass

• gunpowder

• printing press

• paper

Who was the Ottoman sultan that captured Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century?

• Bayezid I

• Selim I

• Mehmed II the Conqueror

• Osman I

When the Ottoman Empire gained control of key land routes to Asia, European nations sought alternative ways to access valuable spices. Which landmark did explorers aim to sail around to reach Asia by sea?

• Cape Horn

• Cape Bon

• Cape Verde

• Cape of Good Hope

In the 16th century, which European country established a significant diplomatic relationship with the Ottoman Empire?

• Spain.

• Russia.

• France.

• Portugal.

What was one major reason for the importance of the Ottoman Empire in global history?

• It served as a bridge connecting different continents and cultures through means of trade.

• It was located entirely in South America.

• It avoided all contact with neighboring regions.

• It was famous for its isolation from trade.

Which factor most helped to maintain unity in the Ottoman Empire?

• Shared economic interests.

• Common religious beliefs.

• Universal language.

• Similar artistic traditions.

What was a challenge of traveling the Silk Road?

• dry deserts

• tall mountains

• rough seas

• pirates

How did traders overcome the geographical struggles of the Silk Road?

• They packed warm clothes to wear through the snowy mountains.

• They only traveled through established towns with even elevation.

• They used camels instead of horses to get across the vast deserts.

• There were many routes to choose from, which made it easier to travel.

What was a significant factor that influenced trade patterns in the Indian Ocean basin?

• The lack of navigational knowledge among Indian sailors.

• The predictable monsoon winds that determined the timing of voyages.

• The prohibition of trade by local religious leaders.

• The dominance of overland routes for transporting heavy goods.