Ottoman Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Charles prioritise the Ottoman Empire?
A
The expansion of the Ottomans created the ‘Great fear’.
2
Q
Where did the Ottomans invade in 1526 and what did this put them in reach of?
A
Hungary and put them in reach of the empire.
3
Q
What did the Turks threaten in 1529?
A
The turks threatened Austria.
4
Q
[He didn’t want conflict]
Why did Charles have to compromise at the Diet of Augsburg following the 1529 Turkish threat to Vienna?
A
He didn’t want war in Germany when Turks were threatening Austria.
4
Q
When was the last direct threat from the Ottomans?
A
1532.
4
Q
What could Charles not do when the Ottomans invaded HUngary 1526?
A
He couldn’t command the princes to enforce the edict at the first Diet of Speyer.
