Suleiman the general
I can describe Suleiman's attempts to conquer more land for the Ottoman Empire.
Suleiman the general
I can describe Suleiman's attempts to conquer more land for the Ottoman Empire.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Suleiman was born in a place called the Ottoman Empire, which controlled lots of land in Europe and the Middle East.
- Suleiman's father was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and when he died in 1520, Suleiman became the new Sultan.
- Suleiman wanted to make his empire stronger by fighting wars and conquering land.
- He conquered places all over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
- He even reached as far as the grand city of Vienna, but had to turn back because his army ran out of supplies.
Keywords
Ottoman Empire - the Ottoman Empire ruled over large areas of the Middle East and Eastern Europe for over 600 years
Sultan - the leader of the Ottoman Empire was known as the Sultan
Siege - a siege is when an army surrounds a castle or a city to force the people inside to surrender
Vienna - Vienna is the capital city of Austria, a country in Europe
Common misconception
Some may think that the failure to capture Vienna meant Suleiman was a failure.
Emphasise that setbacks are normal and Suleiman was still able to extend the Ottoman Empire to its greatest ever reach.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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