Question

section quiz 15 - 1
directions: matching match each item in column a with an item in column b.
write the correct letters in the blanks. (10 points each)
column a

1. elite guard of the ottoman turks
2. empires united by outside conquerors
3. residence of a sultan and his wives
4. chief official of a sultan
5. ottoman religious, legal, and educational advisers

column b
a. harem
b. grand vizier
c. the ulema
d. gunpowder
empires
e. janissaries
directions: multiple choice in the blank, write the letter of the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question. (10 points each)

1. the ottoman turks conquered all of the following except

a. constantinople.
c. spain.
b. the balkans.
d. north africa.

1. the ottoman empire preferred to

a. administer their lands through local rulers and pashas.
b. avoid violent conquest.
c. force all conquered peoples to follow islam.
d. follow english law.

1. the ottoman empire after the death of süleyman was hurt by all of the

following except
a. lack of training for officials.
c. cost of constant wars.
b. rise of a privileged group.
d. the sack of constantinople.

1. ottoman turk mosques were designed with

a. flat roofs.
c. stained glass windows.
b. domes and minarets.
d. central courtyards.

1. ottoman art included

a. distinctive woven rugs.
c. gothic cathedrals.
b. wooden statues.
d. religious paintings.

Explanation:

1. The Janissaries were the elite guard of the Ottoman Turks.
2. Gunpowder empires were empires united by outside conquerors.
3. The harem was the residence of a sultan and his wives.
4. The grand vizier was the chief official of a sultan.
5. The ulema were Ottoman religious, legal, and educational advisers.
6. The Ottoman Turks did not conquer Spain.
7. The Ottoman Empire preferred to administer their lands through local rulers and pashas.
8. The sack of Constantinople happened before the death of Süleyman.
9. Ottoman Turk mosques were designed with domes and minarets.
10. Ottoman art included distinctive woven rugs.

Answer:

1. E
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. A