The Ottoman Empire and Its Reforms

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What was the main reason for the halt in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire?

The invasion of Hungary

The death of Osman

The defeat by Timur the Lame in 1402 (correct)

The conquest of Constantinople

What title was given to Suleyman due to his legal reforms?

Suleyman the Magnificent

Suleyman the Lawgiver (correct)

Suleyman the Conqueror

Suleyman the Cruel

What was the system used by the Ottomans to take soldier slaves from Christian territories?

Jizya system

Devshirme system (correct)

Millet system

Janissary system

What was the outcome of Suleyman's conquest of Tripoli and modern-day Tunisia and Algeria?

The expansion of the Ottoman Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the system used by the Ottomans to govern non-Muslim populations?

Millet system Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Ottoman Empire after World War I?

The empire declined and eventually fell Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of Shah Abbas' reforms in the Safavid Empire?

The blending of Safavid culture with other cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the Esfahan mosque?

Its mix of Chinese and Islamic designs Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Safavid Empire decline quickly?

Because the ruler blinded his ablest sons Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the cultural blending in the Safavid Empire?

The empire's geographical location, squeezed between the Ottomans and Mughals Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of cultural blending in the Safavid Empire?

The inclusion of Chinese designs in the Esfahan mosque Signup and view all the answers

How did Shah Abbas want his country to be?

Open to foreign contact Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Safavid culture?

A blend of different cultural influences Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the Safavid Empire's cultural blending?

The creation of a unique cultural identity Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Safavid Empire's geographical location?

Cultural blending with other cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the Esfahan mosque?

Its mix of Islamic and Chinese designs Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Shah Abbas' reforms in the Safavid Empire?

To limit the power of the military and promote skilled officials Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways in which cultural blending occurred in the Safavid Empire?

Through the migration of people from different cultures Signup and view all the answers

What made Esfahan a cultural hub in the Safavid Empire?

The presence of many artists and artisans from different cultures Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline of the Safavid Empire?

The blinding of Shah Abbas' sons Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of foreign cultures on the Safavid Empire?

It led to the blending of cultures and the emergence of a unique Safavid culture Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the results of the cultural blending in the Safavid Empire?

The emergence of a unique Safavid culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Chaldiran?

It drew the current border between Iran and Iraq Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the ways in which Shah Abbas promoted cultural blending in the Safavid Empire?

By bringing members of Christian religious orders into the empire Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the causes of cultural blending in the Safavid Empire?

Trade and the migration of people from different cultures Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Safavid Empire's cultural blending in terms of architecture?

The blending of Persian, Arab, and Chinese styles in architecture Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Safavid Empire

The Safavid Empire was open to foreign contact, which led to cultural blending.
The Esfahan mosque, a example of this blending, includes Chinese designs.

Decline of the Safavid Empire

The empire declined quickly due to the ruler blinding his ablest sons, leading to inefficient and powerless successors.
The location of the Safavid Empire, squeezed between the Ottomans and Mughals, contributed to cultural blending.

Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire was founded by Babur, a brilliant general who built up an army and swept down into India.
Babur's grandson, Akbar, was a great military conqueror who united about 100 million people.
Akbar demonstrated tolerance in his empire by:
- Deleting the jizya, a tax to non-Muslims.
- Marrying a Hindu princess and not forcing her to convert.
- Deleting the jizya, a tax to non-Muslims.
- Appointing a Spanish Jesuit as his son's teacher.
- Levying a graduated income tax.
Akbar's land policies were controversial, as he gave land grants to loyal subjects and took them back when they died, preventing feudal aristocracies.
The languages used in the Mughal Empire were Hindi, Persian, and Urdu.
Urdu is a mix of Arabic, Persian, and Hindi languages.
Arts flourished in the form of book illustrations, and Hindu literature and architecture were also prominent.
Jahangir and Nur Jahan, his wife, held power, with Nur Jahan being a brilliant politician who understood the use of power.
Shah Jahan, Jahangir's successor, assassinated all political rivals and built the Taj Mahal, a memorial for his beautiful dead wife.
The Mughal Empire declined due to:
- Famine in the land while Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
- Overtaxation to build monuments.
- Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's son, executed his brothers and imprisoned his father, and later expanded the empire to its greatest size.
- Aurangzeb's rigid enforcement of Islamic laws, which led to Hindu Rajputs rebelling and creating their own state.

Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire was established by Osman, a ghazi, who built a Muslim state in Anatolia.
The empire expanded its territory through conquest, alliance, and purchase.
The military was largely successful thanks to gunpowder, and the use of cannons and musket-carrying foot soldiers.
Osman's son, Orkhan, declared himself Sultan, and captured the second-most important city, Adrianople.
The governing ways of the Ottomans included:
- Local officials appointed by Sultans, who worked to improve the life of peasants.
- Most Muslims required to serve in the military.
- Non-Muslims exempt from military service, but paid a tax (jizya).
Timur the Lame, a warrior from Central Asia, defeated the Ottomans in 1402, halting the expansion of the empire.
Mehmed II, a Sultan, defeated the Venetians and invaded Hungary, overcoming Italian Crusaders, and conquered Constantinople.
Selim the Grim, another Sultan, defeated the Shia Safavids of Persia, swept through Syria, Palestine, and North Africa, and took Medina and Mecca, holy cities of Islam.
Suleyman the Magnificent, a Sultan, conquered Tripoli, modern-day Tunisia, and Algeria, and advanced into Central Europe.
Suleyman created a law code to handle criminal and civil actions, simplified and limited taxes, and systematized and reduced government bureaucracy.
The Ottoman Empire declined due to:
- Suleyman inheriting his throne to an incompetent son.
- Ineffective system of inheritance, leading to a row of weak Sultans.

Cultural Blending

The four causes of cultural blending are:
- Migration
- Search for religious freedom
- Conquest
- Trade
Effects of cultural blending include:
- Language
- Religion
- Government
- Racial/ethnic blending
- Arts and architecture
- Significant number of Arabic words appeared in Persian language

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This quiz is about the Ottoman Empire, its power compared to other empires, and the reforms made by Mehmed to systematize government bureaucracy and limit unfair taxation.