Key Figures
Who was known as “The Magnificent” and ruled the Ottoman Empire at its peak?
Suleiman the Magnificent
What year did the Ottoman Empire start?
1299
What was the primary religion of the Ottoman Empire?
Islam
Name one modern country that was part of the Ottoman Empire
Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?
Osman I
What was the Devshirme system?
A system where Christian boys were recruited by force to serve in the Ottoman government and military.
What were the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire called?
Janissaries
What continent was the Ottoman Empire primarily located on?
Asia
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Mehmed II
In what year did the Ottomans conquer Constantinople?
1453
What language was used for administration in the Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman Turkish
Which sea did the Ottoman Empire control that was crucial for trade?
The Mediterranean Sea
Who was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire?
Mehmed 6
What was the Millet system?
A system allowing religious communities to govern themselves under Ottoman rule.
Which city served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire before Constantinople?
Edire
What was the name of the Ottoman Empire’s administrative and cultural center, known for its beautiful gardens and architecture?
The Topkapi Palace complex
Which strait did the Ottomans control that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea?
The Bosporus Strait