the Ottoman Empire? 2. Why was the capture of Constantinople‚ in 1453‚ significant for both the Ottoman Turks and Europeans? 3. Looking at the map on page 532‚ describe the extent of the Ottoman Empire. 4. Who were the Janissaries? 5. Describe the Devshirme System. 6. Read Islamic Law and Ottoman Rule page 537. Answer questions 1-3. 7. How did inflation affect the strength of the Ottoman Empire? 8. How did the role of Sultan change from 1650-1756? 9. What led to a decrease in Ottoman military
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already seen that the Ottoman Empire began to exploit its control of the lucrative spice trade routes‚ sometimes refusing to trade with Europe and generally increasing the prices of the goods which were allowed to arrive in Europe. Not surprisingly‚ European ships sailing around Africa hurt Ottoman trade and limited its prosperity. Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Turks were one of several groups of Turkic speaking people who arrived in modern Turkey between 900 – 1100 A.D. The Ottoman came to dominate an
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numerous operas taking subject of Kanuni Süleyman and Turkish figures were used since 15th century in European operas in a way that makes fun of their most powerful enemy as a reaction of society’s fear and as the reflection of European hate towards Ottomans. Mozart changed the depiction of the Turk in Die Entführung as Pasha Selim draws a tolerated and
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For centuries the Greek population was completely under the Ottoman rule. The Greeks’ independence from the Ottoman Turks in 1830 did not come without hardship and suffering. Several other countries including Russia and France took sides with Greece during this fight as they felt close and connected with their culture. A nine year war was fought which eventually resulted in the Greeks gaining independence from the Turks. During this time‚ the Greeks had to maintain high morale and a strong disposition
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Azerbaijan in the first half of XVIII century. Expansion policy of Peter the I; the dynasty of Nadir shah. Safavid state was in great political and economic rests in the first half of XVIII century. The treasure of the state was so empty that‚ sultan Hussein (1694-1722) ordered to smelt items of Ardabil vaunt‚ which possessed to his ancessors. Feudals and governors used from the weakness of the state and tried to create independent regions as well. The circumstances of ordinary people was much
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decline. This is the case with the 3 Muslim empires: the Ottomans‚ the Safavids‚ and the Mughal. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire‚ the 3 kingdoms began to from across Asia: the Ottoman Empire in Asia Minor‚ the Safavid Empire in Persia‚ and the Mughal Empire in India. At their height‚ they covered nearly all of the Islamic World. Although all 3 empires have distinct differences‚ they also have many similarities. Both the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire had originated from the Turkic
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battle against their Muslims foes hailing from the Ottoman Empire. These two adversaries displayed very distinct battle tactics‚ however‚ both sides played a role in one of the most bloodies naval battles in history on October 7th 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto. Through the course of history‚ it appeared that the Ottomans were always on the offensive‚ whether they were charging the doors of Rhodes or Malta‚ or battling at the gates of Birgu‚ the Ottomans always seemed to be charging forward. On the contrary
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within Europe for territorial dominance and control. In the years 1871 to 1914‚ European diplomacy involved an increasingly precarious balance of power. The politics of geography combined with rising nationalist movements in southern Europe and the Ottoman Empire to create an increasingly confrontationist mood among Europe’s great powers. The European balance of power‚ so carefully crafted by Bismarck‚ began to disintegrate with his departure from office in 1890. By 1914‚ a Europe divided into two camps
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For centuries the Greek population was completely under the Ottoman rule. When countries in Europe started to get rid of their rulers and restart their governments‚ the people in Greece started to think of a future without being under Ottoman rule. By following the footsteps of countries around them‚ they were able to gain their independence. The Greeks’ independence from the Ottoman Turks in 1830 did not come without hardship and suffering. Several other countries including Russia and France
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a time where countries started wanting become united. These countries were Italy‚ Germany‚ Ottoman Empire‚ and Austria. The purpose for this was that Napoleon was constantly invading these countries and easily defeating them. This sparked the need and wants to become one unified country. In the case of Germany unifying their country lead to becoming one strengthened nation. In the situation of the Ottomans unification seemed to weaken and eventually destroy them. European unification proven to empower
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