Question

Analyzing the Geography of the Ottoman Empire
A map titled Expansion of the Ottoman Empire (1300—1683 C E) showing Europe, Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa. Territory in 1300 C E includes an area near Istanbul. Territory in 1452 C E expands northwest and southeast from Istanbul. Territory in 1520 C E expands along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea and smaller areas toward Europe. Territory in 1566 C E includes a portion of the northern coast of Africa, land between the Black Sea and the Persian Gulf, and smaller areas in Europe. Territory in 1683 C E includes small area along the east and west coast of the Arabian peninsula, the eastern coast near the Black Sea.

Study the map. Which statements best describe the growth of the Ottoman Empire? Choose two correct answers.

It began in the city of Istanbul.
Its early expansion included territory in Europe.
It was first established in Africa.
It first grew in the Arabian Peninsula.
It expanded into Africa by the early 1500s.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Its early expansion included territory in Europe.
- It expanded into Africa by the early 1500s.

Reasoning: the map shows Ottoman territory moving into Europe during the 1400s, and by about 1520 the empire controlled lands along the Mediterranean/Red Sea coasts (including Egypt), indicating expansion into Africa. It did not actually begin in the city of Istanbul (Constantinople was conquered later).