The Protestant Reformation & Ottoman Empire

The Protestant Reformation and Habsburg Dynasty

• The Protestant Reformation was not supported by the Habsburg dynasty.
• Wealth from the Americas did support the dynasty.

European Powers (16th & 17th Centuries)

• Spain was not a rising power during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Evliya Celebi's Dream

• Evliya Celebi was told in a dream by the Prophet Muhammad that he would be a world traveler and unique among men.

Evliya Celebi's Origin

• Evliya Celebi came from the Ottoman Empire.

Evliya Celebi's False Statement

• Evliya Celebi was a successful officer in the Safavid empire: False.

Armenian Identity

• An Armenian is a native of Armenia or neighboring areas like Turkey or Azerbaijan.

Suleyman's Religious Actions

• Suleyman oversaw the building of mosques and Islamic religious schools.

Ottoman Empire's Extent

• India was not part of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.

Suleyman's Nickname

• Suleyman's court's splendor earned him the nickname "the Magnificent."

Ottoman Capital

• Constantinople was the Ottoman capital.

Janissaries' Role

• Janissaries were slave soldiers.

Suleyman's Legal System

• Suleyman's legal system did not suppress existing religious and cultural traditions.

Janissaries' Expertise

• Janissaries were the elite corps of slaves, trained as professional soldiers in the Ottoman military.

Suleyman's Accomplishments

• Suleyman was a strong military leader credited with advancements in literature, art, architecture, and law, and greatly expanded the empire.

Safavid Ruler's Significance

• Suleyman is not considered the greatest Safavid ruler.

Safavid Capital

• Isfahan was the new Shi'ite capital of Iran, built by Shah Abbas I.

Ottoman Expansion Failure

• The Ottomans failed twice to capture Vienna, stopping their expansion into Europe.

Sufi Devotions

• Sufi members observed the recitation of the ninety-nine names of God.

Sufi Definition

• Sufi is not a famous recipe, but instead Islamic mystics.

Isfahan's Features

• Tall plane trees along the street were not a feature of Isfahan.

Safavid Great Ruler

• Shah Abbas I was the greatest Safavid ruler.

Abbas I's European Contacts

• The Abbas did not want to make contacts with Europeans to engage in dialogue with church leaders.

Constantinople's Status

• Hagia Sophia remained the most important church in the Christian world during Celebi's time was false.

Shi'ite Successor

• The Kizilbash, led by Ismail, believed that Ali should have been Muhammad's successor, adhering to the Shi'ite interpretation of the Islamic faith.

Suleyman's Leadership Traits

• A description of Suleyman would not include that he was a strong Christian leader.

Ottoman Empire's Religious Diversity

• The Ottomans had to accommodate Jews and Christians within their empire.

Kizilbash's Turbans

• The Kizilbash were related to the colour of the Azerbaijani turbans.

Abbas I's Alliances

• Abbas I formed an alliance between Iranians and Europeans against Constantinople.

Ottoman Empire Description

• The Ottoman Empire is described as the most successful of the Turkic-speaking peoples who migrated westward from the steppes to conquer sedentary agricultural societies.

Safavid Iran's Name

• Safavid Iran was referred to as Persia.

Safavid Dynasty Significance

• The Safavid dynasty marked the beginning of modern Iranian history.

Ismail's Action

• Ismail, a 16-year-old shah of Iran, declared the empire would practice Shi'ism.

Jean de Chardin's Impressions

• Iranians were not typically considered rude and inhospitable to strangers according to Jean de Chardin.

Jean de Chardin's Identity

• Jean de Chardin was a French traveler.

Sufi Mystics

• Sufi were important missionaries in conquered lands, regarded as saints.

Glorious Revolution Outcome

• The Glorious Revolution resulted in the creation of the English Bill of Rights.

St. Bartholomew's Massacre Victims

• Tens of thousands of Huguenots were killed during the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.

Louis XIV's Quote

• Louis XIV famously said, "I am the state."

Sun King's Identity

• Louis XIV was known as the "Sun King."

Louis XIV's Motto

• Louis XIV's motto was "one king, one law, one faith."

Habsburg Monarch's Significance

• Charles V was the greatest of the Habsburg monarchs.

Charles V's Actions

• Charles V did not impose Catholicism through military means.

Thirty Years' War Result

• The Thirty Years' War resulted in the centralization of power in the Holy Roman Empire.

Spanish Armada's Fate

• Phillip's attempt to invade England failed when the Spanish Armada was defeated.

John Calvin's Doctrine

• John Calvin argued that "eternal life" is foreordained for some, eternal damnation for others.

Louis XIV's Strengthening France

• Louis XIV weakened Austria and Spain to make France the most powerful Catholic state in Europe.

Elizabeth's Religious Affiliation

• Elizabeth followed the Anglican religious tradition during her reign.

English Balance of Power Impact

• A balance of power between parliament and the English throne contributed to a stable social system,expanded English commerce, made England a world power, and created a dominant British navy.

Henry III's Religious Actions

• Catholicism was made illegal during King Henry III's reign.

German Religious Divisions

• German princes were allowed to create Lutheran or Catholic states due to religious turmoil.

Habsburg's Ruling Territory

• The Habsburg dynasty ruled much of central Europe.

English Civil War's Outcome

• The English Civil War resulted in Parliament losing power to the throne.

Phillip II's Religious Conflicts

• Phillip II's religious problems did not involve the expulsion of all remaining Iberian Muslims.

Bill of Rights Approval

• King William and Queen Mary approved the Bill of Rights in 1689.

Central European Military Power

• Prussia was the strongest military power in central Europe by the early 18th century.

Habsburg Dynasty's Duration

• The Habsburg dynasty ruled much of central Europe for 600 years.

Richelieu's Actions

• Cardinal Richelieu attempted to increase the power of the French monarchy by increasing taxes to pay for military campaigns.

Protestant Dominance

• By the middle of the 17th century, Protestant churches were dominant in France and Austria.

Peace of Westphalia's Division Recognition

• The Peace of Westphalia did not recognize a permanent division between Catholic and Protestant Germany.

Holy Roman Emperor Coronation

• Pope crowned Charles I as the Holy Roman Emperor.

Phillip II's Armada Failure

• Phillip II's Armada failure did halt his attempt to reintroduce Catholicism into England and increase Spanish power.

Moriscos' Identity

• Moriscos were former Muslims who accepted baptism.

Peace of Westphalia's Significance

• The Peace of Westphalia ended the European religious wars.

John Calvin's Contribution

• John Calvin was a French Protestant reformer known for his doctrine of predestination.

Dutch Republic's Existence

• The Dutch United Province existed from the creation of a formal confederacy.

Queen Elizabeth's Reign

• Queen Elizabeth ruled England during the Elizabethan age.

Cardinal Richelieu's Role

• Cardinal Richelieu was a dominant French political figure who was a high-ranking Catholic church official.

Louis XIV's Reign

• Louis XIV, the "Sun King", exemplified royal absolutism and firmly controlled the French state.

Oliver Cromwell's Rule

• Oliver Cromwell ruled as a dictator in England after Charles I.

Puritans' Beliefs

• Puritans were English religious reformers who sought a total purification of English Christianity.

Edict of Nantes' Purpose

• The Edict of Nantes, issued by Henry IV in 1598, had two important elements.

Bill of Rights' Limitations

• The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the king's ability to suspend laws, raise taxes, or maintain an army without parliamentary consent.

Russia's Religious Influence

• Russia did not become a predominant Muslim nation after encountering religious missions.

Peter the Great's Serfdom Action

• Peter the Great did not abolish serfdom.

Ladino Language

• Ladino was a language based on medieval Spanish spoken by Sephardim, Iberian Jews.

Russia's "Window on the West"

• St. Petersburg was built to serve as Russia's "window on the west."

Russian Serfdom Status

• By the 17th century, Russian serfs were still considered the property of landowners.

Romanov Family's Rule End

• The Romanov family remained in power until the early part of the 20th century.

Russia's Religious Shift

• Orthodox Christianity had the most lasting influence on 16th century Russia.

Tsar's Title Meaning

• The title tsar, adopted by Russian rulers, meant "Caesar."

Ivan IV's Nickname

• Ivan IV's random cruelty earned him the nickname "the Terrible."

Tsar's Meaning

• Tsar is the Russian term for "Caesar."

Ivan IV's Reign

• Ivan IV centralized power and expanded Russian frontiers.

Ivan IV's Nickname

• Ivan IV was nicknamed "the Terrible."

Peter the Great's Policy

• Peter the Great's policies symbolized his desire to align Russia with Western models and master the nobles.

Winter Palace's Function

• The Winter Palace was a large palace in St. Petersburg, housing over 1500 rooms, and temporarily served as the seat of the Russian government, intended as the main residence of the Romanov family.

Theotokos' Meaning

• Theotokos is the Greek title meaning "God-bearer" for Mary, the mother of God.

Ivan the Terrible's Cathedral

• Ivan the Terrible built St. Basil's Cathedral to celebrate his conquest of the Khanate of Kazan.

Winter Palace's Occupants

• The Winter Palace was the residence of the Romanov family.

St. Basil's Cathedral's Fate

• St. Basil's Cathedral was turned into a museum during the Communist Soviet Union era.

Sephardim Identity

• Sephardim were Iberian Jews.

Yiddish's Origin

• Yiddish is a German-derived language mixed with Hebrew.

Frederick William I's Rule

• Frederick William I's rule did not allow the middle class little power.

Evliya Celebi's Dubrovnik Encounter

• Evliya Celebi did not encounter Chinese people in Dubrovnik.

Emerging Powers (Late 17th Century)

• Italy was not one of the emerging powers in the late 17th century.

Britain's Maritime Power

• Britain became the world's greatest sea power by the mid-18th century.

Prussia's Capital

• Berlin was the capital of Prussia.

Global Philosophy Center

• Paris became the global center of philosophy by the mid-18th century.

This quiz explores the intricate relationships between the Protestant Reformation, the Habsburg dynasty, and significant figures like Evliya Celebi during the 16th and 17th centuries. Delve into the power dynamics of European nations and the cultural impact of the Ottoman Empire. Test your knowledge of important historical events and identities!