The Ottoman Empire Word Search
The Ottoman Empire, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SULTAN, VIZIER, JANISSARY, OTTOMAN, CONSTANTINOPLE, ANATOLIA, BALKANS, HAGIA, MOSQUE, CALIPH, EMPIRE, DYNASTY.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
The Ottoman Empire word list, defined
- SULTAN /ˈsʌltən/ · noun
- A title traditionally given to a Muslim monarch or sovereign ruler, especially in parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The title also survives in the official names of several former sultanates and in a few modern constitutional monarchies. Related: monarch, sovereign, ruler, king.
- VIZIER /vɪˈzɪə(r)/ · noun
- A vizier was a high-ranking minister or adviser, especially in the Ottoman Empire, where the grand vizier served as the chief minister. The title also appeared in other Islamic states and survives mainly in historical and literary usage. Related: minister, councillor, adviser, secretary.
- JANISSARY /ˈdʒænɪsəri/ · noun
- A member of the Janissaries, an elite Ottoman infantry corps recruited largely from Christian boys and trained as soldiers. By extension, the word can mean an intrusive or domineering official. Related: Ottoman soldier, elite infantryman, intrusive official, domineering official.
- OTTOMAN /ˈɒtəmən/ (British); /ˈɑːtəmən/ (US) · noun & adjective
- An ottoman is a low, upholstered seat without a back, traditionally used as a footrest or low stool. As an adjective, Ottoman denotes the Ottoman Empire, its people, or its historical culture and institutions. Related: footstool, stool, pouffe, cushioned seat.
- MOSQUE /ˈmɒsk/ (British); /ˈmɑːsk/ (US) · noun
- A building used for Muslim worship and prayer. It may also contain facilities for religious instruction, community gatherings, and charitable activities. Related: masjid, house of worship, place of worship, prayer hall.
- CALIPH /ˈkeɪlɪf/ · noun
- The chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of the Prophet Muhammad, in certain historical Islamic states; more broadly, any of the rulers of the historical caliphates. Related: sovereign, ruler, monarch, potentate.
- EMPIRE /ˈɛmpaɪər/ · noun
- An extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state. More broadly, a large commercial or political organization dominated by one person or group. Related: dominion, realm, kingdom, dynasty.
- DYNASTY /ˈdɪnəsti/ · noun
- A line of hereditary rulers of a country or empire, typically successive members of the same family; more broadly, any powerful family or group that maintains its position and influence over successive generations. Related: lineage, house, succession, bloodline.
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