How did Suleiman make Istanbul better?

He built places such as mosques, schools, hospitals, soup kitchens, shops

He built roads, restaurants and statues

How did the leader of Hungary die during the battle with the Ottomans?

He fell off his horse and drowned in the nearby river whilst he tried to retreat

He was injured in the battlefield

By the end of Suleiman's rule as sultan what happened to the Ottoman Empire?

Ottoman power extended over a great portion of Europe, Asia, and Africa

Ottoman power had spread to Europe

The Ottoman Empire under Suleiman

Introduction to Decolonization and Nationalism Lesson Vocabulary colony (n) an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control. colonize (v) to take control of(a people or area, especially as an extension of state power. control (v) to exercise restraining or directing influence over. decolonize (v) to free or give up control of a colonized people or area. empire (n) a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority. Ex. Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire human rights (n) rights (such as freedom from unlawful imprisonment, torture, and execution) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all people. imperialism (n) the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation, especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas. independence (n) a state of being free from direct control by others. majority (n) being over 50% of a population OR the group with the greater amount of power in a political entity. minority (n) being less than 50% of a population OR the group with less power than the majority in a political entity. nation (n) a politically organized group of people with shared characteristics, such as language, culture, or geographic origins. nationalism (n) a movement that seeks to unify or promote the interests of a nation or national group. nonviolence (n) a movement that completely abstains or avoids violence as a means of political protest. oppress (v) to crush or burden by abuse of power or authority. political movement (n) a group of people who seek to organize people to change government, policy, or social values. protest (n) an organized public demonstration of disapproval. reform (n) removal or correction of errors or of an abuse or a wrong. state (n): an organization that has a system in which a politically organized group of people have primary control over a definite territory. Definitions mostly used: Merriam-Webster

The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire

The history of Tunisia can be traced back to around the tenth century BCE, when the Phoenicians established colonies along the coast. The Phoenicians were a group of seafaring traders who brought their language, religion, and culture. They had a lasting effect on Tunisia. In 146 BCE, Tunisia became part of the Roman Empire. The Romans brought with them their language, law, and government. Tunisia became an important center of commerce and culture. In the seventh century CE, Arab armies conquered, Tunisia, and the country became part of the Muslim world. Tunisia became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1574. The Ottomans ruled over the country for almost 300 years. During this time, Tunisia became an important trade center, and the country experienced prosperity and cultural growth. The Republic of Tunisia Today In 1881, Tunisia became a protectorate of France. It gained its independence in 1956. Tunisia officially became a republic and elected its first president, Habib Bourguibain 1957. He modernized the country and improved education and the economy.

Exploration Vocabulary Silk Road 2.Marco Polo 3.Ibn Battuta 4.Suleiman the Magnificent 5.Ming Dynasty 6.The Ottoman Empire 7.Columbian Exchange 8.Christopher Columbus 9.Triangular Trade 10.Middle Passage 11.Mercantilism 12.Byzantine Empire 13.Zheng He 14.Vasco de Gama

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