Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the Ottoman Empire. Please consider the following questions and discuss them with your peers:
- Have you ever heard of the Ottoman Empire before, and what comes to mind when you think of it?
- How do you think the Ottoman Empire’s history might be relevant to your life today?
- What do you know about the geography of the regions where the Ottoman Empire existed, and how might that have influenced its development?
- Can you think of any modern-day countries or cultures that might have been influenced by the Ottoman Empire?
- How do you think the Ottoman Empire’s legacy might be perceived differently in various parts of the world?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a closer look at the featured image of this activity. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your observations and predictions with your peers.
Introduction:
Now, let’s read the introduction to the Ottoman Empire’s history. Please follow along and take note of any key points or questions that arise as you read.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with this activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkawfbTpb8s. As you watch, please pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions with your peers:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What were some of the key factors that contributed to the Ottoman Empire’s rise to power?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes: How did the Ottoman Empire’s military tactics and strategies contribute to its expansion?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes: What were some of the cultural and artistic achievements of the Ottoman Empire, and how did they reflect its values and beliefs?
After watching the video, please visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/the-ottoman-empires-rise-from-nomads-to-superpower/ for more information and resources.
Vocabulary Quiz:
Test your understanding of the Ottoman Empire’s history and terminology with the following quiz:
- Which term refers to the system used by the Ottomans to manage a mosaic of peoples?
- A) Millet system
- B) Janisary Corps
- C) Principality
- D) Siege warfare
- Who was the leader that declared independence from the Seljuks and began building a principality on the Byzantine border?
- A) Mehmed II
- B) Osman
- C) Timur
- D) Memed
- What was the name of the elite infantry made up of converted Christian boys that played a crucial role in Ottoman victories?
- A) Ottoman Army
- B) Janisary Corps
- C) Seljuk Forces
- D) Byzantine Guard
- In what year did the Ottomans conquer Constantinople, a strategic and world-changing event?
- A) 1354
- B) 1402
- C) 1453
- D) 1520
- Who was the architect that contributed to the flourishing of the arts in the Ottoman Empire, as seen in his works?
- A) Mimar Sinan
- B) Mehmed II
- C) Osman
- D) Timur
Answer Key:
- A) Millet system
- B) Osman
- B) Janisary Corps
- C) 1453
- A) Mimar Sinan
Grammar Focus:
The past perfect tense is used to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past. It is formed using the auxiliary verb “had” + the past participle of the main verb. Please review the following examples and complete the grammar quiz:
Examples:
- The Ottomans had expanded steadily under Ozman’s successors before they crossed into Europe in 1354.
- The empire had bounced back under Mehmed I before his descendants took it to new heights.
Grammar Quiz:
- By the time the Ottomans crossed into Europe, they ____________________ their power through a combination of conquest and diplomacy.
- had expanded
- were expanding
- expand
- have expanded
- Before the Janisary Corps played a crucial role in Ottoman victories, they ____________________ from converted Christian boys.
- had been made
- were made
- are made
- make
- The Ottoman Empire ____________________ a significant impact on global trade before it began to decline in the 18th century.
- had had
- has had
- have had
- had
- By the time Mehmed II
