OTTOMAN EMPIRE

Target

Identify Ottoman society and explain the Empire’s success.

Definitions

Janissary Soldier in the elite guard

Gunpowder Empire Empire formed by outsiders with firearms

Sultan Holder of power (military-political)

Grand Vizier Ottoman Sultan’s chief advisor

Harem Sacred place of the Sultan

Pasha Appointed official who collected taxes

Ulema Religious advisors to the sultan

Ottoman Class Structure

List the social groups of the Ottoman Empire in order of importance.

Class Description

Ruling Class Purchased goods from everyone

MerchantsArtisans

Tax exemptCreated Goods

Pastoral PeoplesPeasants

Nomadic HerdersFarming/Food

Ottoman’s

How did the Ottoman Turks establish power and expand their empire? Gained control by laying siege to Constantinople. European Conquest

What was the basis for the Ottoman’s success? Military

Gained large amounts of territory through conquest Government

Divided into provinces Imperial Council Toleration of peoples

Target

Compare and contrast the Ottoman’s and the Safavid empires.

Definitions

Shah Anarchy Orthodoxy

Definitions

Shah Anarchy Orthodoxy

Ottoman’s and Safavids

Ottoman

Safavids