Ottoman Empire Flashcards

1
Q

Who founded the Ottoman Empire?

A

Osman

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2
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The people in the Ottoman Empire are _____.

A

Turkish

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3
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What did the Ottoman Empire take over?

A

Modern-day Turkey

Constantinople

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4
Q

What is the Balkans? What is it like to live there?

A

Very mountainous peninsula
Serbs, Croats, Montenegros, Albanians
Somewhat neglected; people can have a decent quality of life

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5
Q

When is the Battle of Kosovo? What happens?

A

1389 Battle of Kosovo

Serbs lose to the Turks

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6
Q

When does Constantinople fall, and to whom? What does this mean for them?

A

1453
Falls to the Turks
Turks now have the most important city in Europe

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7
Q

When is the Battle of Mohacs? What happens?

A

1526
Turks win against Hungarians
King of Hungary + Bohemia drowns

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8
Q

Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?

A

Turkish
Guy who takes Constantinople
Hires Hungarian guy to create the canon

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