Geography
The core of the empire, serving as a base for early expansion. Which city is this?
Anatolia
Established the small principality in Anatolia that grew into a vast empire.
Osman I
The Ottomans, led by Sultan Murad I, defeated the Serbian forces, solidifying their control in the Balkans. Which battle was this?
Battle of Kosovo
Captured in 1453, it became the empire's capital and a hub for trade and culture. Which city is this?
Constantinople
This mosque was
Built by Sultan Ahmed I in the early 1600s.
Famous for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets.
Blue Mosque
The empire extended along the Mediterranean coast, including Egypt and modern-day Algeria. Where is this?
Northern Africa
Transformed the city into Istanbul, making it the Ottoman capital.
Expanded the empire into the Balkans and Anatolia.
Mehmed II
The Ottomans, led by Sultan Mehmed II, captured Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire. This marked the Ottomans as a major power and transformed the city into their capital, Istanbul. Which battle was this?
Conquest of Constantinople (1453)
The Ottoman empire grew near the town of _____, and later expanded to cover parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa
Sogut
This mosque was originally built as a Christian cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 AD. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1,000 years.
Hagia Sophia
A major city after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt. Which city is this?
Cairo
Expanded the empire significantly by conquering Egypt, Syria, and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
Selim I
The Ottomans, under Sultan Bayezid I, defeated the Crusaders, ending one of the last major Crusades in Eastern Europe. Which battle was this?
Battle of Nicopolis
The Ottoman empire grew in trade greatly because of these 3 rivers. What were they?
Nile Tigris Euphrates
This mosque was famous for its tall minarets and perfect architectural proportions.
Selimiye Mosque
An early Ottoman capital and a center for trade and silk production. Which city is this?
Bursa
Defeated by Tamerlane in the Battle of Ankara in 1402, leading to a temporary setback for the empire.
Bayezid I
The Ottomans, with European help, stopped Russian expansion, but it revealed the empire’s weakening power. Which battle was this?
Crimean War
Because of the geography of Anatolia and the Balkans, these regions that provided diverse agriculture and settlement. What was their climate and geography like?
Fertile plains
This mosque was built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 1550s.
Süleymaniye Mosque
The Ottomans gained significant territory in southeastern Europe, including Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Which region is this?
Balkans
Known for expanding the empire to its greatest territorial extent, including Hungary, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Suleiman the Magnificent
The Ottomans, under Suleiman the Magnificent, failed to capture Vienna, marking the high point of Ottoman expansion into Europe. Which battle was this?
Siege of Vienna (1529)
The Ottoman empire bordered these important seas and facilitated naval dominance and commerce. What were they?
Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Red Sea
What was the name of the famous architect who designed Süleymaniye Mosque?
Mimar Sinan