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Who was Osman?

The leader of a new group of Turks that began to build power in the northwest corner of the Anatolian Peninsula in the late thirteenth century.

What were janissaries?

An elite military guard recruited from the local Christian population who were converted to Islam and served the Ottoman Empire.

What new technology helped the Ottoman troops expand into the Balkans?

Firearms.

Where in the Byzantine Empire did Mehmed II, the Ottoman sultan, begin an attack in April 1453?

<p>The city of Constantinople (later named Istanbul).</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Süleyman's push into Central Europe end, and why?

<p>In 1529, due to the defeat of the Ottomans in Vienna.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did pashas and the grand vizier help the sultan rule?

<p>Pashas acted as local rulers who collected taxes and maintained order, while the grand vizier led the imperial council and communicated with the sultan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the link between the sultans and the ulema?

<p>Sultans gave their religious duties to the ulema, who administered the legal system and schools for educating Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Ottomans treat non-Muslims?

<p>They allowed non-Muslims to practice their religion but required them to pay a tax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the five main occupational groups in the Ottoman Empire?

<p>The ruling class, merchants, artisans, peasants, and pastoral peoples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sinan, and why was he important?

<p>Sinan was the greatest Ottoman architect known for building 81 mosques in the mid-sixteenth century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Ottomans build and expand a strong empire?

<p>Through military mastery of firearms, well-trained janissaries, a centralized government, and contributions to social and architectural achievements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of ruler was Süleyman I?

<p>He was an effective ruler who expanded the empire, but his position was challenged by his son Selim II, known as 'the drunken sultan'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Süleyman I preserving the throne for his son Selim II?

<p>Many date the slow decline of the Ottoman Empire to Selim II's reign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did government change after the death of Süleyman I?

<p>Sultans became less involved in government, allowing ministers more power, leading to corruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What economic pressures did the empire face?

<p>Constant wars depleted the treasury, inflation, trade imbalance with Europe, and price regulations by Ottoman guilds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes occurred as a result of the influence of Western ideas?

<p>Officials and merchants began to imitate European styles, including clothing and purchasing Western art and goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Safavid Empire arise, and what unified it?

<p>In the early 1500s, unified by the Shia faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Shāh 'Abbās bring the Safavid Empire to the height of its power?

<p>By appointing administrators, creating a permanent army strengthened with the latest weapons, and moving the capital to a central location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is religious orthodoxy, and how did it influence daily life?

<p>It means conforming to traditional religious beliefs, influencing daily life in Persia by requiring women to be secluded and wear a veil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ottoman Empire Overview

  • Osman led a new group of Turks in the late thirteenth century, establishing the foundation of the Ottoman Empire in the northwest Anatolian Peninsula.
  • Janissaries, an elite military unit, were recruited from the Christian population, converted to Islam, and played a key role in the empire's military.
  • Mastery of firearms significantly aided Ottoman expansion into the Balkans.

Key Historical Events

  • In April 1453, Mehmed II launched an attack on Constantinople, marking a crucial point in history that led Europeans to seek new trade routes.
  • Süleyman's advances into Central Europe halted with the failed siege of Vienna in 1529, leading to internal family conflicts due to hereditary succession.

Administrative Structure

  • Pashas, as local rulers, were responsible for tax collection and maintaining law and order, while the grand vizier led the imperial council and communicated policies to the sultan.
  • Sultans delegated religious responsibilities to the ulema, who managed the legal system and educational institutions for Muslims.

Social and Cultural Aspects

  • The Ottomans allowed non-Muslims to practice their religions but imposed a tax on them.
  • Society was divided into five occupational groups: ruling class, merchants, artisans, peasants, and pastoral peoples.
  • Sinan, the greatest Ottoman architect, constructed 81 mosques featuring domes and minarets during the mid-sixteenth century.

Empire Strength and Decline

  • Expansion of the Ottoman Empire was fueled by advanced military tactics, a centralized government, and cultural tolerance.
  • Women held a relatively better position in Ottoman society compared to other Muslim societies.
  • The reign of Selim II, known as "the drunken sultan," marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's slow decline.

Government and Economy

  • Post-Süleyman I, the government saw diminished sultan involvement, leading to increased corruption and the rise of privileged groups.
  • The empire faced economic challenges from ongoing wars, inflation, a trade imbalance with Europe, and price regulations affecting guilds.
  • Western influences led officials and merchants to adopt European customs, including style and consumption of goods like coffee and tobacco.

Safavid Empire Context

  • The Safavid Empire emerged in the early 1500s and was unified by the Shia faith, founded by Shah Esmail.
  • Shah 'Abbās enhanced the Safavid Empire's power by appointing efficient administrators, establishing a permanent army armed with modern weaponry, and relocating the capital for strategic advantage.

Religious and Cultural Influence

  • Religious orthodoxy emphasized conformity to traditional beliefs, affecting daily life with practices like the seclusion of Persian women and the requirement to wear veils.
  • Bazaars functioned as essential commercial centers, providing access to diverse goods and fostering trade within society.

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Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts from History Chapter 6. This quiz covers important figures and elements related to the Ottoman Empire, including Osman and the Janissaries. Perfect for reviewing essential facts and enhancing your understanding of this influential period in history.

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