Check out this interactive map of the Ottoman Empire that leads up to today! Here are some key vocabulary words you need to know before the video starts:
- Ottoman Empire (red): Part of the Ottoman Empire.
- Vassal State (pink): Dependent on the Ottoman Empire. These states are also referred to as puppet states, and often aided the Ottoman Empire if they needed military assistance.
- Tributary State (peach): Dependent on the Ottoman Empire. They regularly send tributes (money) to the state they depend on.
- Occupied by other countries (green): These states were conquered by other countries, most commonly, Britain or France.
Map Questions:
1. Approximately, when did the Ottoman Empire begin?
2. What continents was the Ottoman Empire located on at its peak in 1520-1566?
3. Who was the leader (sultan) of the Ottoman Empire at during its peak?
4. What was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire? (Look at the early 1920s)
5. What modern day country was the heart of the Ottoman Empire?
6. What do you think happened after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? Is this a good or a bad thing? (This is your opinion!)
1. Approximately, when did the Ottoman Empire begin?
2. What continents was the Ottoman Empire located on at its peak in 1520-1566?
3. Who was the leader (sultan) of the Ottoman Empire at during its peak?
4. What was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire? (Look at the early 1920s)
5. What modern day country was the heart of the Ottoman Empire?
6. What do you think happened after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire? Is this a good or a bad thing? (This is your opinion!)