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Which of the following factors contributed to the expansion of the Ottoman Empire?
Which of the following factors contributed to the expansion of the Ottoman Empire?
- The Ottomans' reluctance to engage in religious conflicts.
- Conflicts among the states they conquered and Ottoman tolerance. (correct)
- The Ottoman army's disorganization and lack of discipline.
- The decentralization of power within the Ottoman state.
What strategic decision did Murad I make that significantly impacted Ottoman expansion in Europe?
What strategic decision did Murad I make that significantly impacted Ottoman expansion in Europe?
- Forming a coalition with Balkan states to resist European powers.
- Focusing solely on naval dominance in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Adopting a policy of religious conversion for conquered populations.
- Moving the Ottoman capital to Adrianople, establishing a European base. (correct)
What condition did the Ottomans impose on conquered Christian states in exchange for autonomy?
What condition did the Ottomans impose on conquered Christian states in exchange for autonomy?
- Conversion to Islam
- Military service in the Ottoman army
- Surrender of all weapons
- Payment of tribute (correct)
What event marked a setback in the reign of Baiazid I?
What event marked a setback in the reign of Baiazid I?
Which of the following best describes Mehmed II's most consequential action as ruler of the Ottoman Empire?
Which of the following best describes Mehmed II's most consequential action as ruler of the Ottoman Empire?
Which territories did Selim I primarily focus on conquering, and what title did he assume as a result?
Which territories did Selim I primarily focus on conquering, and what title did he assume as a result?
Which of the following defines the key characteristic of Soliman the Magnificent's reign?
Which of the following defines the key characteristic of Soliman the Magnificent's reign?
What role did Roxelana play during the rule of Soliman the Magnificent?
What role did Roxelana play during the rule of Soliman the Magnificent?
When did the decline of the Ottoman Empire start?
When did the decline of the Ottoman Empire start?
Which European powers were in competition to inherit the Ottoman Empire's territories as it declined?
Which European powers were in competition to inherit the Ottoman Empire's territories as it declined?
Flashcards
Originea turcilor
Originea turcilor
Turcii sunt originari din Asia Centrală și s-au stabilit în Asia Mică (Anatolia) în secolul al XI-lea, unde au înființat mai multe mici state (emirate).
Întemeierea statului otoman
Întemeierea statului otoman
Statul otoman a fost fondat de Osman (1281-1324) după lupte cu bizantinii.
Cauzele expansiunii otomane
Cauzele expansiunii otomane
Expansiunea otomană a fost motivată de îndemnul religios (jihad), dorința de îmbogățire, armata puternică și conflictele interne din statele cucerite.
Murad I
Murad I
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Politica otomană față de popoarele cucerite
Politica otomană față de popoarele cucerite
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Baiazid I și înfrângerea de la Ankara
Baiazid I și înfrângerea de la Ankara
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Mehmed II Cuceritorul
Mehmed II Cuceritorul
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Selim I
Selim I
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Soliman Magnificul
Soliman Magnificul
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Declinul Imperiului Otoman
Declinul Imperiului Otoman
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Study Notes
- The Ottoman Empire originated with the Turks from Central Asia, who settled in Asia Minor (Anatolia) in the 11th century.
- They established several small states (emirates).
- One was led by Osman (1281-1324).
- Osman fought the Byzantines and laid the foundations of the Ottoman state.
- His successors expanded the emirate by conquering Asia Minor, the Balkan Peninsula, Syria, and North Africa.
- This expansion transformed the small emirate into a vast and powerful empire.
Reasons for Ottoman Expansion
- Religious motivation (Jihad) and desire for enrichment fueled the expansion.
- A well-organized standing army of Janissaries contributed to their success.
- Conflicts among the conquered states and the Ottomans' tolerance of them played a role.
- The Ottoman state's political stability was due to the sultan concentrating absolute power.
Noteworthy Sultans
- Key sultans include Baiazid, Mehmed II, Selim, and Suleiman the Magnificent.
- Murad the First (1359-1389) was the first to take the title of sultan.
- He took advantage of the disagreements between the Balkan states (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Greece).
- Murad conquered these states one by one.
- He moved the capital to Adrianople (1365).
- The Ottomans tolerated conquered peoples, provided they submitted and paid taxes.
- Christian states were autonomous in exchange for tribute.
- Baiazid the Thunderbolt (1389-1402) fought at Kosovo in 1389, Rovine in 1395, and Nikopol in 1396.
- He was defeated at Ankara in 1402 by Timur-Lenk, taken prisoner, and died in captivity.
- After Baiazid's death, a succession struggle began, and the Ottoman state briefly declined.
- Mehmed II the Conqueror (1451-1481) conquered Constantinople in 1453 and moved the capital to Istanbul.
- Selim I (1512-1520) conquered Syria, Palestine, and Egypt (1517).
- He added the title of caliph.
- Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566) brought the Ottoman Empire to its peak.
- He conquered Belgrade in 1521 and Rhodes in 1522.
- Suleiman defeated the Hungarians at Mohács in 1526.
- He besieged Vienna in 1529.
- Suleiman conquered Iraq in 1534.
- He transformed most of Hungary into a pashalik in 1541.
- During his rule, his wife Roxelana interfered in imperial politics through the harem.
- After Suleiman diead, the Ottoman Empire slowly declined, becoming the "sick man of Europe" by the late 17th century.
- European powers like Austria and Russia competed to inherit the Ottoman Empire, leading to the "Eastern Question."
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