Founding
Who founded the Ottoman Empire?
Osman I
Which famous city did the Ottomans capture in 1453?
Constantinople
Who was the Ottoman Empire's most famous sultan during its golden age?
Suleiman the Magnificent
What religion did the Ottoman Empire primarily follow?
Islam
What new country was created after the Ottoman Empire fell?
Turkey
In what year was the Ottoman Empire founded?
1299
What was Constantinople renamed to by the Ottomans?
Istanbul
During which century did the Ottoman Empire reach its peak?
The 16th century
What language was commonly spoken in the Ottoman Empire?
Turkish
Who was the first leader of Turkey after the Ottoman Empire?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Where was the Ottoman Empire first established?
In Anatolia (modern-day Turkey)
Which Ottoman leader was responsible for capturing Constantinople?
Sultan Mehmed II
What nickname was Suleiman known by?
The Lawgiver
Name one food that became popular in the Ottoman Empire.
Coffee
In what year did the Ottoman Empire officially end?
1922
What symbol did the Ottomans often use?
The crescent and star
What waterway did the Ottomans control, giving them power in trade?
The Bosporus Strait
Name one important building constructed by the Ottomans in Istanbul.
The Blue Mosque
What type of government did the Ottomans have?
A monarchy led by sultans
What major event weakened the Ottoman Empire during the 1900s?
World War I
What was the original purpose of the Ottoman Empire?
To spread Islam and gain territory
Which continents did the Ottoman Empire expand to?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
What is one type of art the Ottomans were known for?
Calligraphy
What was the system called where young Christian boys were recruited for the military?
The devshirme system
What was the final capital of the Ottoman Empire?
Istanbul