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Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 4
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
3, 5, 7, 8
6, 9, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. When Suleiman came to revise the legal code, what three special features of the empire’s structure did he have to take into account?
A. The demands of the people B. The isolation of communities C. Different lifestyles of communities D. His popularity E. Different religious faiths throughout the empire 2. Determine whether the following statements are true or false. a. The Ottomans let local people keep their own laws wherever possible.
b. Suleiman successfully conquered Vienna and expanded the Ottoman Empire into Austria, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Italy, securing his place in history as one of the most successful conquerors of all time. c. Suleiman became the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1520, expanding the empire to become the largest in the world at the time. 3. a. Identify the group that ruled over the island of Rhodes. b. Explain why Suleiman wanted these people removed. 4. The main rivals to the Ottomans in Europe were the _______ Empire. They controlled territory in much of _______ Europe. 5. Discuss why you think people have chosen to describe Suleiman as ‘the Magnificent’ or as ‘the Lawgiver’. ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. In SOURCE4 , identify what links Suleiman makes with earlier empires. What is he claiming for himself by doing this? 7. Examine SOURCE5 . a. Identify what impression of Suleiman is presented in the painting. b. Can this picture be trusted to give an accurate depiction of Suleiman? Explain why or why not. c. If Titian did not actually see Suleiman, identify where he might have gathered the references from which to paint him. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 8. SOURCE6 is a representation of the Siege of Vienna. a. Is it a primary or secondary source? Justify your response. b. Describe the military tactics used by both sides. c. Explain why you think Suleiman’s attack on Vienna was unsuccessful. d. Explain howuseful SOURCE6 is in providing evidence of the siege. 9. Evaluate the ways in which the Ottoman Empire changed under Suleiman’s command. 10. Suggest what Suleiman hoped to achieve by granting religious freedom to the territories he conquered. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 8 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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