Determine which of the following was uncertain about Ertugrul Ghazi’s early life.
His family background
His role in establishing the Ottoman Empire
His birthplace
His birthdate
After their father's passing, what did Sungur-Tekin and Gundogdu decide to do?
They led a faction of their tribe to the north
They led a faction of their tribe to the east
They led a faction of their tribe to the south
They led a faction of their tribe to the west
What did Sungur-Tekin and Gundogdu do after their father's death?
They led a faction of the Kayi Tribe towards the east
They joined the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum
They formed an alliance with the Mongols
They led a faction of the Kayi Tribe towards the west
Explain why was Ertugrul acknowledged by the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum?
He ruled the Sultanate of Rum for many years
He was very popular
He ended a civil war in The Sultanate of Rum
He helped in fighting against the Byzantine Empire
What was the reason behind giving Ertugrul the title of “Ghazi”?
Due to his distinguished physical features
Due to his violent & aggressive attitude
His valiant fight in support of his tribal fortunes
His valiant fight in support of Islam
Determine why Ertugrul and his family, primarily, fled from Western central Asia to Anatolia.
To spread Islam
Due to lack of food & resources
To escape Mongol invasions
To escape the invasions of the Huns
What was the MAIN reason for why Ertugrul and his family, along with other Turkomans, migrated to Anatolia?
To show alliance and support of Saedettine Kopek
To escape Mongol conquests
In search of better economic opportunities
To expand the territories of the Sultanate of Rum
How did the repeated raids affect Byzantine territories?
It defeated the Anatolian army
It strengthened Anatolia
It split the Mongol Empire
It led to establishment of 2nd level frontier principalities
Describe how some historians identified Ertugrul’s father.
Through the discovery of 3 coins originating from Osman
Through his written autobiography
They found sound wall writings about him
Some ancient documents describing him were found
Determine which of the following is the most important achievement of Ertugrul Ghazi?
Expanding the territories of the Ottoman Empire
Defeating King Roderic & Killing him
Laying the initial foundations for the Ottoman Empire
Spreading Islam in Anatolia