Mr. Sink’s AP European History – Unit 1: 1450-1648

Questions: Venice and the OttomansCrash Course #19

Directions:Watch the video “World History Crash Course #19: Venice and the Ottomans?” on and answer the questions below on a separate piece of paper.

  1. In what ways was the city-state of Venice literally built for ocean-going trade?
  2. How did Venice establish itself as the biggest European power in the Mediterranean?
  3. What besides trade accounts for the diversity of Venice’s economy?
  4. What made Venice different politically than most of Europe at this time?
  5. Who were the Ottomans? Briefly describe their empire.
  6. Why did the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century mark the high point of Ottoman power?
  7. Why was the Ottoman Empire so wealthy?
  8. What model did the Ottomans adopt to rule their empire? Briefly described how it worked and why it was so successful. What eventually caused it to break down?
  9. How was the relationship between the Venetians and the Ottomans mutually beneficial for both parties?
  10. What were the three most crucial effects of the trading relationship that existed between the Venetians and the Ottomans?

------Mr. Sink’s AP European History – Unit 1: 1450-1648

Questions: Venice and the Ottomans Crash Course #19

Directions: Watch the video “World History Crash Course #19: Venice and the Ottomans?” on and answer the questions below on a separate piece of paper.

  1. In what ways was the city-state of Venice literally built for ocean-going trade?
  2. How did Venice establish itself as the biggest European power in the Mediterranean?
  3. What besides trade accounts for the diversity of Venice’s economy?
  4. What made Venice different politically than most of Europe at this time?
  5. Who were the Ottomans? Briefly describe their empire.
  6. Why did the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century mark the high point of Ottoman power?
  7. Why was the Ottoman Empire so wealthy?
  8. What model did the Ottomans adopt to rule their empire? Briefly described how it worked and why it was so successful. What eventually caused it to break down?
  9. How was the relationship between the Venetians and the Ottomans mutually beneficial for both parties?
  10. What were the three most crucial effects of the trading relationship that existed between the Venetians and the Ottomans?