The Societies and Cultures of the Ottoman Empire
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Which factor contributed the most to the flourishing trade in the Ottoman Empire?

  • Instability in the surrounding regions
  • Lack of customs duty between regions (correct)
  • Weak government control
  • Absence of trade routes

    • Which of the following trade connections did the Ottoman Empire have with the West?

  • Trade with North Africa (the Maghrib) involving gold, ivory, and the slave trade
  • Trade with the New World (America), particularly in precious metals
  • Trade with the emerging European powers undergoing economic expansion
  • Both (a) and (b) (correct)

    • What was one important phenomenon connected to the flourishing of trade in the Ottoman Empire?

  • Population growth, as exemplified by the growth of Istanbul (correct)
  • Increase in customs duties between regions
  • Weakening of government control over trade routes
  • Decline in population growth in major cities

    • Which of the following products was NOT mentioned as passing through the trade routes of the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>Wheat from the New World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed the least to the flourishing trade in the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>Instability in the surrounding regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the population growth in major Ottoman cities like Istanbul during the 16th century?

    <p>Expansion of trade and economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the central characteristic of an Ottoman imperial city?

    <p>The establishment of a waqf, or property endowment for religious and charitable purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the great Arab cities within the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>Algiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Baghdad continue to be a marginal city within the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Ottomans influence the architecture of Arab cities?

    <p>They built mosques in a combination of local and Ottoman styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of ethnic and religious groups within Ottoman cities?

    <p>They played important economic roles, such as Jews as craftsmen and money lenders, and Christians as intermediaries with European merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the city elites in Ottoman cities evolve over time?

    <p>They gradually formed alliances with the Ottoman ruling elite, building a new power structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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