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What was a significant factor in the decline of the Ottoman Empire?
What was a significant factor in the decline of the Ottoman Empire?
- The empire's loss of land and economic problems (correct)
- The empire's use of Janissaries as soldiers
- The empire's lack of religious toleration
- The empire's conquering of Constantinople
Which of the following best describes how the Ottoman Empire treated people it conquered?
Which of the following best describes how the Ottoman Empire treated people it conquered?
- They completely destroyed all cultures and religions within their empire.
- They integrated conquered people into society, allowing them to maintain their religions and traditions. (correct)
- They persecuted and enslaved all conquered people.
- They forced all conquered people to convert to Islam.
Why was Istanbul's location important for the Ottoman Empire?
Why was Istanbul's location important for the Ottoman Empire?
- It was a central trade hub that connected Europe, Asia, and Africa. (correct)
- It was a strategic military outpost that allowed them to control the Black Sea.
- It was a wealthy city with abundant resources.
- It was a holy city that attracted many pilgrims and travelers.
What was the name of the Ottoman leader who is considered to have ruled during the empire's Golden Age?
What was the name of the Ottoman leader who is considered to have ruled during the empire's Golden Age?
Which of the following accurately describes the Ottoman Empire's use of Janissaries?
Which of the following accurately describes the Ottoman Empire's use of Janissaries?
Flashcards
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
A large empire that replaced the Byzantine Empire and lasted until WWI.
Janissaries
Janissaries
Converted Christian slave warriors used by Ottoman leaders for military expansion.
Constantinople
Constantinople
The city conquered by the Ottomans and renamed Istanbul; a vital trade center.
Religious Toleration
Religious Toleration
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Decline of the Ottomans
Decline of the Ottomans
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Study Notes
Ottoman Empire Summary
- The Ottoman Empire replaced the Byzantine Empire and grew large, lasting until WWI.
- Ottoman leaders used Janissaries (converted Christian slave warriors) to expand the empire.
- Constantinople was conquered and renamed Istanbul; the Ottomans did not kill the population but used their abilities.
- Istanbul's location made it a crucial trade center.
- The Ottoman Empire controlled parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- People conquered by the Ottomans maintained their communities and religions.
- The Ottoman Empire flourished under rulers like Suleiman and became wealthy.
- The Empire experienced a decline due to economic problems, weak rulers, loss of land, and government ineptitude.
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