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Why did the Ottoman Empire first expand?
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-Genius of the founder (Osman) -Location: a central point between Europe and Asia (Turkey) -Development of technological army (one of the first after the Chinese to develop firearms)
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What happened as the Ottomans advanced towards Europe?
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They were halted and confronted with strong kingdoms and civilizations in Europe
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Who is Suleman the Magnificent?
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One of the greatest Ottoman emperors-one of the first to make major advances into Europe -Credited with modernizing and westernizing
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What are the differences between the Safavid and the Ottomans?
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-Both had economic problems maintaining armies -Safavid oriented their empire away from the sea. The Ottomans were sea-oriented -Safavid embraced Shi'ite Islam
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Compare Istabul and Isfahan
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Istabul-More cosmopolitan/sophisticated, great sea port, more walled
Isfahan -More artistic center, inland city, not as many walls Both were walking cities (many streets) |
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What was the religion of the Mughals and who did they pattern themselves after?
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-Initially Hindu, then they were taken over by Muslims -Patterned themselves after the Mongols
-Concerned with sea trade- linked with Indian Ocean Trade Route |
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What was the biggest issue faced by the Mughals?
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The conflict between Hindu and Muslims
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Who was the sultan that presided over the "Golden Age" and the greatest Ottoman assault on Christian Europe?
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Suleman the Magnificent
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What was the new 14th century military resource using Christian prisoners of war?
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Janissaries
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What did the Devshirme system involve?
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Taking Christian children for government and military service
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After Spain expelled the Jews/Muslims in 1492, where did they go?
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They moved into Ottoman territory
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The sultan saw his role in governing his "flock" or raya, as:
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Providing justice and military protection
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What is the chief source of Ottoman inflation in the 16th century?
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The influx of silver from the Americas
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What is tax farming?
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Paying taxes in advance for the right to collect greater amounts
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The Ottoman economy became involved in the European social network because:
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They began to grow cash crops such as cotton and tobacco
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