Muslim Empires and the Ottoman Empire
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What did the Ottoman Empire take in 1453?

Constantinople

What is the name given to the two branches of Islam based on differing viewpoints?

Sunni and Shia

What was the main source of conflict between Sunnis and Shia?

the succession of leadership in the early Islamic period.

The Ottoman Empire emerged in the early 1500s.

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Which regions were part of the Ottoman Empire at its peak?

<p>Anatolia (A), The Balkans (B), North Africa (C), The Middle East (D), All of the above (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the empire that emerged in India during this period?

<p>Mughal Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ottoman Empire was a major force in the 14th century.

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What was the Ottoman Empire known for that helped them rise to power?

<p>the use of muzzle-loading firearms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the new regimes that emerged after the decline of the Mongols called?

<p>Gunpowder Empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ottoman Empire's expansion was restricted to the Middle East.

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Who was known as the "Father of Kings"?

<p>Osman I</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the city that was taken from the Byzantine Empire by the Ottomans?

<p>Constantinople</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals were known for their use of cannons and gunpowder weaponry.

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What is the name of the religious leader who founded Islam?

<p>Prophet Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the holy city that both Sunni and Shia Muslims make pilgrimages to?

<p>Mecca</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sunnis and Shia Muslims have differing beliefs about the succession of leadership after Prophet Muhammad.

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What are the two types of Islam called?

<p>Sunni and Shia</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ottomans emerged as a dominant power in the 15th century.

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The Mamluk Sultanate was a major power in the 14th century.

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What does Islam emphasize?

<p>Charity to the poor (A), Pilgrimages to Mecca (B), Fasting during Ramadan (C), Worship five times a day (D), All of the above (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ottoman Empire was established in the 14th century.

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Ottoman Empire

A major Islamic empire that spanned from the late 13th century until the early 20th century.

Sunni Islam

The largest branch of Islam, comprising 85-90% of Muslims who accept the caliph as a leader based on merit.

Shia Islam

The branch of Islam that holds that only those from Muhammad's family can be caliphs.

Caliph

The political and religious leader in Islam, considered the successor to Muhammad.

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Sunni-Shia Schism

The split within Islam over the rightful successor to Muhammad, leading to distinct beliefs.

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Osman I

The founder of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1299 to 1326 and defeating rival warlords.

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Constantinople

The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, conquered by the Ottomans in 1453 and renamed Istanbul.

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Mehmed II

Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

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Istanbul

The new name for Constantinople after its conquest by the Ottomans; a key cultural center.

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Mamluks Sultanate

A political entity in Egypt and the Levant that was contemporaneous with the early Ottoman Empire.

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Byzantine Empire

The continuation of the Roman Empire, dominant until its fall to the Ottomans in 1453.

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Ramadan

The holy month of fasting in Islam, observed by both Sunnis and Shias.

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Quran

The holy book of Islam, regarded as the verbatim word of God by Muslims.

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

Hajj, a religious duty for Muslims, undertaken at least once in a lifetime if able.

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Political traditions

Distinct ways in which religious and political authority are understood and practiced.

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Balkans

A region in Southeast Europe, where the Ottomans became primary power by the mid-14th century.

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Venetian territories

Areas controlled by the Venetian Republic, a powerful maritime city-state during the time of the Ottomans.

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Genoese territories

Regions controlled by the Republic of Genoa, involved in trade and maritime dominance.

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Rival warlords

Local leaders competing for power before the establishment of empires like the Ottomans.

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Islamic Empire

The vast political and cultural entities that established and spread Islamic civilization throughout much of the world.

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Study Notes

Muslim Empires

  • Intense competition among European monarchs led them to explore outside their borders, seeking riches in Africa and Asia.
  • This desire for new maritime routes resulted in naval expansion, affecting both Europeans and those encountered.
  • In the 14th century, new powerful states emerged in territories controlled by the Mongol Empire, many of which adopted Islam.
  • The Ottomans (1299-1922) rose to prominence, centered around Anatolia, by the 1500s.
  • The Safavid Empire (1501-1736) also emerged during this time.
  • The Mughal Empire (1526-1857) emerged in India.
  • Mamluks (slave soldiers) spread Islamic theology across North Africa.
  • By the 1600s, Islam dominated Eurasia, India, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Ottoman Empire

  • The Ottomans originated from Osman (r. 1299-1326), a Turkic leader who achieved significant victories over warlords.
  • By 1352, the Ottomans became powerful in the Balkans.
  • Under Sultan Mehmed II (r. 1451-1481), the Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453.
  • Constantinople, renamed Istanbul, became a major Islamic center.
  • The Ottoman Empire's expansion impacted Central Asia from the 600s to the 1100s.
  • The empire's rise was partly due to the decline of the Mongol Empire and their use of muzzle-loading firearms.

Sunni and Shia Islam

  • Sunnis constitute 85-90% of Muslims, and Shias are the rest.
  • Both groups follow the Quran, practice Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca, daily prayers, and charity.
  • The Sunni-Shia schism stemmed from disagreements over who should succeed the Prophet Muhammad (570-632).
  • Sunnis believed leadership should be based on skills.
  • Shias believed leaders should come from Muhammad's family (especially Ali).
  • Ali (600-661), Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, initially claimed the caliphate, but other leaders (Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman) were selected.
  • Conflicts over leadership led to divisions and influenced political events.

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Explore the rise of major Muslim empires, focusing on the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires. Understand the impact of European maritime expansion and the spread of Islam across Eurasia and Africa. This quiz covers important historical figures and events from the 14th to the 17th centuries.

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