Lesson 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What regions did the Ottoman Empire control?
Most of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe (Balkans, Istanbul).
What were the main phases of the Ottoman Empire’s life cycle?
Expansive phase until the late 17th century, then defensive against European powers, surviving until World War I.
Who conquered Constantinople and when?
Mehmed II “The Conqueror” in 1453.
Why was Egypt important to the Ottomans?
It was a major source of grain, conquered in the 1510s-1520s.
Where was the Safavid Empire located?
Iran (Persia).
How did the Safavid Empire differ from the Ottomans and Mughals in its decline?
It fell to new nomadic conquerors instead of Western pressure.
What regions did the Mughal Empire control?
Modern-day India and Pakistan
What happened to the Mughal Empire after the 1750s?
It was reduced to a hollow shell, with Britain gaining dominance in India.
It was reduced to a hollow shell, with Britain gaining dominance in India.
They were brief but destructive, leading to the rise of Turkic conquerors.
What three empires were founded by Turkic conquerors after the Mongols?
Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals.
How did Turkic conquerors adapt culturally?
They embraced Persian urban culture.
Which earlier empires did the Ottomans resemble?
The Byzantine Empire (medieval) and the Roman Empire (antique).
What military technology helped the Ottomans conquer Constantinople?
Early cannon used to destroy the city’s walls.
