| A | B |
| Constantinople | city located in Turkey; today's name is Istanbul |
| Turkey | country made of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire |
| Bosporus Strait | narrow strait connects Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara |
| Rome | capital city in Italy |
| Italy | boot shaped European country |
| invaders | people who come to conquer & plunder |
| Ottomean Turks | group of invaders |
| Emperors | commanders or supreme leaders |
| Totalitarian | system of government in which leaders have ALL the power |
| Mercenaries | professional soldiers (paid) |
| Social Problems | societal problems (divorce, poverty, healthcare) |