Quiz On Ottoman Empire! Trivia Facts

Mehmed II is the correct answer because he was the Sultan who successfully conquered Constantinople in 1453. He is also known as Mehmed the Conqueror and this victory marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire.

Selim I is the correct answer because he defeated the Persians at the Battle of Chaldiran in 1514 and the Mamluk Dynasty in Egypt. He also claimed the Caliphate, which gave him religious authority over the Muslim world. Bajazet, Osman I, and Abdul Hamid II are not the correct answers because they did not achieve these victories or claim the Caliphate.

Mimar Sinan is the correct answer because he was a famous architect who built many buildings and bridges during the reign of Suleiman I the Magnificent. He is known for his architectural masterpieces, including the Suleymaniye Mosque. His contributions to Ottoman architecture are highly regarded, making him one of the most influential architects in history.

Millet refers to the autonomous self-governing religious communities that were organized under their own laws and headed by a religious leader. These leaders were responsible to the government.

Roxelana was the name of the Ukrainian concubine that Suleiman the Magnificent married. Their son, who became Sultan, marked the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire.

The battle of Vienna in 1683 marks the high watermark of Ottoman expansion into Europe. This battle was a significant turning point as it resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman Empire and halted their advance into Europe. The victory of the Holy League, led by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Holy Roman Empire, successfully defended Vienna and pushed back the Ottoman forces. This battle marked the decline of Ottoman power and the beginning of their retreat from Europe.

The correct answer is "kafes". In the Tokapi palace, the room of apartments known as "the Cage" was where potential successors to the throne were kept in isolation until they would become sultan. This isolation often led to mental instability among the individuals kept in the "kafes".

The highly stylized calligraphic symbol used by the Sultan for official documents is called a tughra.

The Mevlevi Dervish order performs whirling as a form of dhikr (remembrance of God).

The Janissaries symbolically showed their revolt by overturning their large communal cooking pots. This act demonstrated their refusal to cook for the Sultan and their rebellion against his authority. By overturning the pots, they were making a powerful statement of defiance and solidarity. This action was significant because the Janissaries were an elite military group in the Ottoman Empire, and their rebellion had far-reaching consequences for the empire's stability and governance.