Download Islam Empire of Faith Episode 3: The Ottomans Movie Worksheet

Islam Empire of Faith Episode 3: The Ottomans Movie Worksheet
Directions: Answer the following questions based on the movie. The questions are listed in the
order they appear in the film. You do not need to use complete sentences in your answers.
1. How and where had the Ottoman Turks began? When did the Turks begin to stake out their own
territorial claims?
2. What were “Ghazzis” and what were their purpose? What did they end accomplishing for the
Ottomans?
3. What empire did the Ottomans constantly attack? Why would they not attack the South or the
East?
4. What did the Ottomans do with the different cultural elements in the lands they conquered?
Who did the Ottomans have more troubles with, Christians or Muslims?
5. What was the Ottoman practice of “Devshirme”? What was the Janissary Corps?
6. Why did the Ottomans want to conquer Constantinople as they expanded? What did Mehmed
“The Conqueror” do to his half-brother when he ascended the throne and why?
7. How high and thick were the walls of Constantinople and what solution did Mehmed have for
this?
8. How did Mehmed cut off Constantinople from supplies? What did Mehmed do to the first ship
to defy his orders to stop?
9. How did Mehmed's troops get his ships past the Byzantine barrier chain in 1453? How long did
the 7,000 Byzantine defenders hold out against Mehmed's army?
10. Where did Mehmed go when his army conquered Constantinople? What did Mehmed convert
this structure to and what did he rename the city?
11. What additional title did Mehmed acquire/proclaim himself when he conquered Constantinople
in 1453? Who would take over the Ottoman Empire after Mehmed?
12. What were the first areas that Sulieman wanted to capture and why?
13. What Christian island did the Turks conquer after an exhausting 145 day campaign and what
did this do for Sulieman's reputation?
14. What do Ottomans remember Sulieman for? What did they call him?
15. What signature structure of Islam did Sulieman's architect Sinon create? What famous Mosque
in Jerusalem did Sinon refurbish?
16. What did Sulieman command all those in his presence to do as he practically whispered his
commands?
17. What was the Ottoman Harem? How many wives and concubines were Sultans allowed under
Islam?
18. What did a Sultan's protected lifestyle do to the influence of his Harem women? Which of
Sulieman's Harem women became his most trusted adviser?
19. Which empire was Sulieman's greatest Muslim enemies? What was the religious difference
between the Ottomans and this group?
20. What happened to Sulieman's cannons when he attempted to conquer Vienna? What was the
result of this battle and what did it represent to Europeans?
21. What happened to Sulieman's childhood friend Ibrahim after he dined with him on March 15,
1536? Who did Sulieman execute for plotting against him a few years later and how did it affect
Sulieman?
22. What did Sulieman do after his beloved wife passed away? Why did he do this?
Short Essay:
Islam, Empire of Faith is a series that tells the story of the Islamic Empire. The Muslims and Christians
in Europe and the Middle East have had a turbulent relationship since the rise of Islam, and the
Ottoman Empire represents both the high point of Muslim power and the turning point in this struggle
for Christians. After watching this episode of the series about the Ottoman Empire, write a short essay
of 1-2 paragraphs explaining why the Turks never overtook Europe and/or what caused the Ottoman
empire to stop expanding.