The Ottoman Turks- The Story of the World Lesson Plan

The Ottoman Turks  

The Story of the World Lesson Plan

The Story of the World Book 3

The Ottoman Turks became a great Empire through the work of Sulton Murad. 
Let's study about him on pages 74-76! Then discuss these questions with your Teacher! 

Questions
How old was Murad when the inherited the throne? 
What was the empire to the East? 
What did the Seljuk Turks do? 
Where did they come from? 
Who was Osman? What did he do?  
 How did the kings of Europe feel about the Ottoman Turks? What other countries did the Ottoman empire want to conquer? Which famous city did he conquer?
Who was Murad's regent? What did this person do? Was the regent effective? 
What did the first Grand Visor do when the army revolted? How did Murad catch the rebels? Which drink was forbidden in the Ottoman Empire? 
What music did Murad hate? 
How do we know? 
How did Murad treat his followers?  
What cities did Murad retake? 
How old was he when he died? 

Homework: 
You are one of Murad's doctors.  Write a letter home about Murad's actions towards his servants.  Tell how he treated one of the other doctors.  That is why you are very afraid.