History Ottoman Empire MCQ Test 5

1. What was the unusual title bestowed upon the Ottoman official responsible for royal food tasters and culinary affairs?

2. What rare artifact, often associated with Ottoman calligraphy, consists of a small, elaborately decorated case containing a piece of scripture or a religious relic?

3. Which Ottoman ruler is known for his reforms, including the 'Tanzimat' period aimed at modernizing the empire's legal and administrative systems?

4. What architectural marvel is associated with the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent?

5. In which year did the Ottoman Empire participate in World War I as part of the Central Powers?

6. Which Ottoman Sultan is renowned for the naval victory at the Battle of Preveza in 1538, securing Ottoman dominance in the Mediterranean?

7. What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire during its early years?

8. Who was the Ottoman Sultan during the famous Siege of Vienna in 1683?

9. Which battle in 1453 marked the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire, bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire?

10. What is the name of the Ottoman infantry division known for its elite soldiers, often serving as the personal guard of the Sultan?