Historical Background
When did the Empire start and end?
1299-1922
Why was the empire so stable?
the organization of the political structure and the government
What is the state religion?
Islam
What did the Osmanli practice and advance in?
mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, physics, geography and chemistry
What is our book about?
The Ottoman Empire
Who were the Ghazi?
nomadic warriors who had converted to Islam.
what type of government was the empire?
anarchy with the leadership of a sultan
What is the community non-Muslims were part of called?
Millets
Name a popular form of art in the Ottoman empire
calligraphy, painting, poetry, textiles, carpet weaving, ceramics, or music
What is the modern day Ottoman land called now?
Turkey
What place did the Osmanli's want to conquer?
Constantinople
What did the sultan give to the calvary to look after?
pieces of land called timars
when was the devshirme system made and what is it?
During the 14th century conquered christians to give up 20% of their male heirs so that they could work for the state
What surgical tools did the empire make?
forceps, catheters, scalpels, pincers and lancets
What land did the Ottomans conquer that made them powerful?
Constintanople
Who was the longest reigning sultan?
Emperor Suleiman
What did the Europeans do to end the economic system in the Ottoman Empire?
buy raw products and sell them as manufactures goods in a lower price attracting more customers
What were the two social classes?
The sultan, and officials who advised under the sultan The Askeri consisted of this wealthy class. The second class consisted of everyone else in the Ottoman Empire
What military organization was Sinan apart of?
Janissary corps
What 2 emojis are on the dedication dedication page?
📖😄
When and why did the empire start to fall?
1600s when the economic and military strength weakened against Europe.
Zakat, states that those who are rich would have to give up 1/40 of their wealth, any money earned from a war or mining would be the right of the poor, orphan, and moneyless people, any taxes that are imposed on the non-Muslims would be spent on civil servants and national defense, and lastly any goods or inheritance that has not been claimed would be used for an insurance fund for Muslims or non-Muslims
what percent did the Raya population make up of the millet community?
90%
When were women first admitted to the university of Instanbul?
1914
What is this word backwards namotto?
Ottoman