Selim I and the Ottoman Empire

What was one of the key regions Selim I conquered during his reign?

• The Indian Subcontinent

• The Levant

• The British Isles

• The Iberian Peninsula

What was a significant factor in the conflict between the Ottomans and the Safavids?

• Geographical isolation

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

• Economic competition

How did Selim I secure his position as Sultan?

• By marrying into the royal family

• By being the eldest son

• Through a democratic election

• By defeating his brother and nephew

What was a decisive factor in the Ottoman victory at the Battle of Chaldiran?

• Larger army size

• Use of gunpowder weaponry

• Better naval forces

• Superior cavalry

What was the outcome of Selim's campaign against the Mamluk Sultanate?

• The Ottomans were defeated

• The Mamluks expanded into Ottoman territory

• The Ottomans gained control of key religious sites

• The Mamluks retained control of Egypt

What economic strategy did Selim I use against the Safavid Empire?

• Free trade agreement

• Total embargo

• Joint economic ventures

• Currency devaluation

How did Selim I ensure internal stability within the Ottoman Empire?

• By decentralizing power

• By ignoring court politics

• By executing ineffective viziers

• By promoting ineffective officials

Which empire did Selim I form an alliance with against the Safavids?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The British Empire

What cultural contribution is Selim I known for?

• Writing the Magna Carta

• Inventing the compass

• Supporting the printing press

• Building the Great Wall

What was the impact of Selim I's reign on his successor, Suleiman?

• It isolated the Ottoman Empire from Europe

• It made Suleiman's reign more challenging

• It laid the groundwork for Suleiman's successful reign

• It led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire