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What was a primary factor contributing to the Ottoman Empire's longevity?
What was a primary factor contributing to the Ottoman Empire's longevity?
- Its rapid adaptation to changing military technologies.
- Its reliance on alliances with European powers for protection.
- Its effective administrative structure maintained by a single dynasty. (correct)
- Its consistent territorial expansion throughout its history.
Which geographic areas did the Ottoman Empire encompass at its peak?
Which geographic areas did the Ottoman Empire encompass at its peak?
- The entirety of Europe, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Parts of modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, and regions of North Africa and Southeast Asia. (correct)
- Exclusively the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
- Areas limited to modern-day Turkey and Greece.
How did the end of World War I affect the Ottoman Empire?
How did the end of World War I affect the Ottoman Empire?
- It caused the empire to reform its political system and become a republic.
- It had no significant impact on the empire's structure or territory.
- It led to the empire's expansion into new territories.
- It resulted in the empire's defeat and subsequent dissolution. (correct)
If an empire was founded in 1300 and lasted 400 years, in what century would it have ended?
If an empire was founded in 1300 and lasted 400 years, in what century would it have ended?
What conclusion can be made about empires based on the history of the Ottoman Empire?
What conclusion can be made about empires based on the history of the Ottoman Empire?
Flashcards
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
A major power by the 15th century, controlled a large territory including parts of modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Significance of Ottoman Empire
Significance of Ottoman Empire
The largest and most enduring of the great Islamic empires of its time.
Ottoman Empire Founder
Ottoman Empire Founder
Founded by the Osman Dynasty in the 1300s.
Ruling Dynasty
Ruling Dynasty
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End of the Ottoman Empire
End of the Ottoman Empire
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Study Notes
- The Ottoman Empire emerged as a major power by the 15th century.
- It stretched across modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, parts of North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- It was the largest and most enduring of the great Islamic empires of its time
- The Ottoman Empire was founded by the Osman Dynasty in the 1300s.
- It lasted until its defeat by the Allies in World War I in 1918.
- The Osman Dynasty controlled the empire for over 600 years.
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