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What significant event took place in 1453 that changed the power dynamics in the Islamic world?
What significant event took place in 1453 that changed the power dynamics in the Islamic world?
Which statement accurately describes the schism within Islam?
Which statement accurately describes the schism within Islam?
What role did the Egyptian Mamluks play in the spread of Islam?
What role did the Egyptian Mamluks play in the spread of Islam?
Which of these empires did NOT emerge as a dominant power during the 14th to 16th centuries?
Which of these empires did NOT emerge as a dominant power during the 14th to 16th centuries?
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Who was the Turkic leader that founded the Ottoman Empire?
Who was the Turkic leader that founded the Ottoman Empire?
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Study Notes
Muslim Empires
- Intense competition among European monarchs led to exploration outside Europe, driven by desire for riches in Africa and Asia.
- The development of maritime technology led to naval expansion, impacting both Europeans and other cultures.
- Powerful states emerged in the 14th century, replacing Mongol control.
- Many of these states adopted Islam, originating in 7th-century Arabia.
- By the mid-1500s, the Ottomans had dominated Anatolia
- The Safavid Empire was also rising at the same time (1501-1736)
- The Mughal Empire (1526-1857) also emerged in India
Sunni and Shia Islam
- Sunnis constitute 85-90% of Muslims, along with Shia.
- Both groups adhere to the Quran, observe Ramadan, perform pilgrimages to Mecca, pray multiple times a day, and practice charity.
- A schism arose over who succeeded the Prophet Muhammad (570-632)
- Sunni followers wanted leadership based on skills, whereas Shia followers wanted a family member (like Ali (600-661), Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law,
- Different caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman) lead to political turmoil
- Violence and strife followed, eventually leading to separate denominations with distinct political and religious traditions.
Ottoman Empire
- The Ottomans traced their history to Osman (r. 1299-1326), a Turkic tribal leader.
- They won victories over other warlords and eventually gained control over the declining Byzantine Empire.
- By 1352, the Ottomans dominated the Balkans.
- In 1453, the Ottomans conquered Constantinople (renamed Istanbul), establishing a significant Islamic empire.
- The Ottoman Empire's influence extended across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe and North Africa.
- The Ottomans used muzzle-loading firearms like the other empires of their time.
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Explore the history of Muslim empires, including the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals, and their impact on global exploration. Understand the fundamental differences between Sunni and Shia Islam and the historical context of the schism. This quiz will deepen your knowledge of the dynamics within Islamic history and culture.
