Ottoman+Empire+Outline

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Over 700 years ago, Osman I united several wandering Turkish tribes into what history recalls as the last standing empire of all time, the Ottoman Empire. The empire had many historical figures and a power-hungry political system as well as a strong military that kept them alive until WWI. The empire shaped our modern world by implanting their amazing culture with contributions in the fields of religion, art, architecture, and literary sciences.


 * I.** **Many important figures have influenced the development of the Ottoman Empire.**

A. Suleyman I was the law making Sultan that ruled during the prime of the empire in 1520-1566. B. Mehmet I was the general in charge during the Battle of Constantine, an important battle that caused the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. C. With the western civilization rising, Ahmet III the “Tulip King” allowed modern culture and technology into the empire including books and printing presses. D. Piri`` Reis was a famous mapmaker that predicted the location of Antarctica before it was discovered.


 * II.** **The Ottomans had a strong military that lasted until World War I.**

A. The Ottomans used a lot of advanced artillery. B. The Ottomans used massive armies of over 100,000 people. C. Throughout the centuries that the empire existed, they had numerous battles for territories. D. The empire had a slow and gradual decline because of power struggles.


 * III.** **The Ottoman Empire had an intricate political and ruling system which was focused around the royal family.**

A. Sultans were in charge of making rules, as well as keeping peace in the empire. B. The Harem was another hereditary system which specifically included only women and children. C. Millets were special groups which consisted of people that weren’t Islamic. D. Many laws were created by Suleyman. E.The laws applied only to Muslims. F. The goverment strongly believed in slavery.


 * IV.** **The Ottoman’s diverse culture inspired many modern Middle Eastern countries.**

A. The Ottoman’s mail religion was Islamism. B. The Ottoman’s architecture was inspired by their religion. C. Their education was biased to boys, who were the only ones allowed to attend schools. D. The Islamic religion impacted their day life by inspiring clothes and architecture.