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What was a key event that gave the Ottoman Empire significant control of the Silk Road?
What was a key event that gave the Ottoman Empire significant control of the Silk Road?
- The emphasis on Ottoman military expansion
- The capture of Constantinople (correct)
- The development of Ottoman industry
- The expansion of Ottoman agriculture
The Ottoman Empire's control of important trade routes led to:
The Ottoman Empire's control of important trade routes led to:
- A decrease in trade with Asia
- The requirement for European traders to pay high taxes (correct)
- The expansion of European trade routes
- The imposition of low taxes on European traders
What played an important role in the less than ideal relations between the Ottoman Empire and European countries?
What played an important role in the less than ideal relations between the Ottoman Empire and European countries?
- Difference in religion (correct)
- Military conflict over territorial expansion
- Efforts to expand markets and industries
- Attempts to improve transportation
What was a driving force behind the quality of land and sea transport in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries?
What was a driving force behind the quality of land and sea transport in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries?
Which factor contributed to the Ottomans' ability to impose high taxes on European traders?
Which factor contributed to the Ottomans' ability to impose high taxes on European traders?
Study Notes
Ottoman Empire's Control of the Silk Road
- The capture of Constantinople in 1453 was a key event that gave the Ottoman Empire significant control of the Silk Road.
Ottoman Empire's Control of Trade Routes
- The Ottoman Empire's control of important trade routes led to a significant increase in its wealth and power.
Ottoman-European Relations
- The different religious beliefs and conflicting interests played an important role in the less than ideal relations between the Ottoman Empire and European countries.
Transport in the Ottoman Empire
- The quality of land and sea transport in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries was driven by significant investments in infrastructure and the use of advanced technology.
Ottoman Taxation
- The Ottoman Empire's control of strategic ports and trade routes was a key factor that contributed to the Ottomans' ability to impose high taxes on European traders.
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Test your knowledge of the economic history of the Ottoman Empire from 1299 to 1923. Explore the empire's economy, including trade, agriculture, transportation, and the shift towards capitalist economics and industrialization.
