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What was the original name of Istanbul before it was conquered by the Ottomans?
What was the original name of Istanbul before it was conquered by the Ottomans?
- Rome
- Constantinople
- Byzantium (correct)
- Athens
Who was the Ottoman ruler known as the Magnificent?
Who was the Ottoman ruler known as the Magnificent?
- Murad III
- Osman I
- Mehmed II
- Suleiman (correct)
What was the main reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century?
What was the main reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century?
- Foreign invasions
- Natural disasters
- Internal unrest (correct)
- Economic sanctions
What were the Tanzimat reforms aimed at achieving in the Ottoman Empire?
What were the Tanzimat reforms aimed at achieving in the Ottoman Empire?
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Why did the Ottoman Empire enter World War I on the side of the Central Powers?
Why did the Ottoman Empire enter World War I on the side of the Central Powers?
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Early Ottoman History
- The original name of Istanbul before it was conquered by the Ottomans was Byzantium, also known as Constantinople.
Ottoman Rulers
- Suleiman I was the Ottoman ruler known as the Magnificent, who reigned from 1520 to 1566.
Decline of the Ottoman Empire
- The main reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century was the stagnation of the empire's economy, largely due to its inability to adapt to changes in global trade and commerce.
Tanzimat Reforms
- The Tanzimat reforms, introduced in the mid-19th century, aimed to modernize and restructure the Ottoman Empire by promoting equality, justice, and liberties, as well as strengthening the central authority.
World War I
- The Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers in 1914, largely due to its fear of Russian expansion and its desire to protect its territorial integrity.
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