Muslim World Expands 1300 1700 Chapter 18 Global
Muslim World Expands 1300 -1700 Chapter 18 Global I Mrs. Palmer
Muslim World Expands The Ottomans established a Muslim Empire that combined many cultures and lasted more than 600 years. n Many modern countries had their origins under Ottoman rule. n
Muslim World Expands In 1300 Anatolia was inhabited by militaristic descendants of nomadic Turks– ghazis n Ghazis were similar to knights n n Formed military societies Led by an “Emir” Followed a strict Islamic code of conduct
Key Leaders in the “House of Osman” n Osman- 13001326 n First leader n From this name comes “Ottomans” n Empire starts in Anatolia
Key Leaders n Timur the Lame n Claimed to be a descendant of Genghis Khan n Conquered parts of Persia and Russia n Invaded Northern India and Anatolia n He died when moving toward China
Key Leaders n Murad II n Restored Ottoman Empire to power
Key Leaders n Mehmet II n Conquered Constantinople n Opened trade
Key Leaders n Selim the Grim n Captures Syria, Palestine, Mecca and Medina n Defeats the Safavids in Persia n Expands to Northern Africa
Suleiman I- The Magnificent n n Complex military government Used janissarieselite fighters recruited under the devshirme system Ottomans granted freedom of worship to all captured; taxed higher if not Muslim Provinces called “millets”
Ottoman Cultural Achievements n n Mosque of Suleiman Architecture Art literature
Ottoman Decline Suleiman dies- weakest son inherits throne n Government weakens; corruption n Nation of Turkey is formed after WWI n Other nations are also formed n
Safavids Empire Isma’il conquers Persia in name of Shi’i Islam n Shah Abba brings Safavid culture to a peak of power and artistic achievement n Internal problems erode the dynasty n The Safavids leave a legacy of culture resulting from blending of Shi’i and ancient Persian culture. n
Ottoman Cultural Achievements n n Mosque of Suleiman Architecture Art literature
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