Rise of the Ottomans
Why was the Ottoman military able to conquer land on the peninsula of Anatolia beginning in 1301?
The Byzantine military had become weak and left their land on Anatolia unguarded.
Who was the ruler of the Ottomans who captured Constantinople?
Mehmed II (the Conqueror)
Constantinople was part of which empire before it fell to the Ottomans?
The Byzantine Empire
How did the Islamic faith impact trade in Asia?
The pillar of pilgrimage created an opportunity for trade
A ruler or king in Muslim countries is called a…
Sultan
Which city did Mehmed II the Conqueror want to capture?
Constantinople
What was Constantinople renamed after Mehmed II captured it?
Istanbul
After the fall, who ruled Constantinople?
Mehmed II
Why would merchants trade both luxury goods and everyday items?
They could make money from both high and low cost items
A building for Muslim worship is called a…
A Mosque
What event marked the official end of the Byzantine Empire?
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453.
What were some of Mehmed II’s greatest accomplishments?
Established colleges, compiled laws, built hospitals and baths.
Was Hagia Sophia a mosque or Greek Orthodox before the fall?
It was a Greek Orthodox church before the fall and a mosque after
Which type of trade—land, sea, or both—was faster and easier?
Sea trade
A person who buys and sells goods is a…
Merchant
What was one reason the Ottoman Empire was able to expand so quickly?
They had a strong, well-trained military and used advanced weapons like cannons.
Place these events in order: A. Byzantine decline, B. Constantinople becomes Istanbul, C. Mehmed II expands territory, D. Murad II abdicates, E. Ottomans capture SE Europe.
A E D C B
True or False: After the conquest, Constantinople became part of the Ottoman Empire.
True
Why was the development of banks important to trade routes?
Merchants received letters of credit for trade which made travel much safer.
A letter of credit used in trade was called a…
Suftaja
Which statements reflect reasons for the establishment and growth of the Ottoman Empire?
Strong military, religious unity under Islam, alliances, and centralized power
Order these events on the timeline: A. Mehmed II captures Constantinople, B. Regains throne, C. Murad II returns, D. Becomes sultan.
D C B A
Describe two major cultural changes that occurred after the fall of Constantinople.
Greek Orthodox churches converted to mosques; Islamic culture and architecture flourished.
How did trade contribute to the wealth of the Ottoman Empire?
Trade routes through Asia, Europe, and Africa brought wealth, taxes, and cultural exchange.
A person or event that comes before and influences something else is called a…
Precursor