Quote of the Day #16
“Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.”
-Thomas Paine
Be ready as spring storms begin, maybe today
March 8th
OutcomesStudents will examine key characteristics of the Ottoman
EmpireStudents will compare the key characteristics of the
Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
To Do ListPass back papers—Opening ActFilm over the ottomans—Take NotesGrade Notebooks---Notes- Ottomans-
AnnouncementsTuesday
Mass Schedule—Grandparents Day!!!
WednesdayClub Pictures—Know when your club is up- BE THERE!!!!
ThursdayClub Pictures –Know when your clubs is up– BE THERE!!!
FridaySpirit Day--
NEXT WEEK is SPRING BREAK, not this week
We’re going to spring forward next week- you’ll lose an hour
Opening Act- Peer edit
• Please look over the summary that was written about the Ottomans.
• Be sure to circle the 5 terms that were used.
• Check the map against the following map.
The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman’s up to this point.
Use three phrases to describe the Ottomans.
1. They are . . . .
2. They are . . . .
3. They are . . .
Film or Read
Quote of the Day #16
“Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.”
-Thomas Paine
With a partnerApply this quote to:
• Rome
• The United States
• The Ottomans
The Nature of Turkish RuleOttoman rule was an evolution of tribal institutions into a sedentary
empire—rule was based on tribal factions tribal law took precedence over Muslim law.
• The Role of the Sultan—Head of the Ottoman EmpireAs Ottomans Emp grew—adapted Byzantine Bureaucracy
– Influenced by Persian monarchial traditions / Byzantine Empire– Power was hereditary, with a son, but not always the eldest
• Those not chosen were executed- silk bowstring strangulation.
• The Harem—private domain of the Sultan– Did not choose a wife, but chose multiple concubines
• Sultan chosen from those women, they became queen mother– They were trained & educated like the janissaries- devshirme
• Administration of the Govt. –Sultan ruled through grand coucil– The Govt was led by the Grand Vizier- chose people through merit
Religion and Society in the Ottoman WorldOttomans saw themselves as “defenders of the faith”—responsible for
guiding the flock. Islamic law was applied to the empire-- Shari’ a• The Treatment of Minorities-Largest minority- East. Christians—formed into “millet”—met with govt.All non-Muslims paid a tax– were encouraged to converted- but tolerated• Social Classes—based on Occupation / residenceAside from rulers- peasants, artisans, merchants & nomadsPeasants worked the land, artisans formed guilds, merchants were spec.• The Position of WomenNon Islamic women were allowed to follow their traditionsOttoman allowed Muslim women to own property / inherit / marry
Therefore, more tolerant than traditional tribal groups.
The Ottomans DeclineOttomans reached their heights under Suleyman the Magnificent
Also known as Suleyman Kununi- “the law giver”WHY????Partly responsible for their decline- killed his own sonempire left to Selim II ( the drunken sultan)
The Empires deterioration1. Ottomans were based on expansion- when they stopped expanding, the declined2. Merit system evolved into a degenerate hereditary caste.3. Increasing degree of material affluence & the impact of the WestIgnored Muslim laws against alcohol and adultery4. Decline in the competence of Sultans- Rivals were secludedThe grand vizier slowly assumed more and more power.
Ottoman Art- encouraged the arts—pottery, rugs, silk, and fabrics– Arts flourished simply because artists vied for the favor of the Sultan.
Architecture—known for architecture—based mosques off of Hagia Sophia– Mosques were more open (Sinan) included libraries, school, hospital, & bazaar– Ottoman artists also known for their floral
Ottoman Arts
Homework
• Please begin reading 466- 468
• Please read pg 460- “A Portrait of Suleyman the Magnificent”—answer the question associated with it.
• Please read pg 464- “A Turkish Discourse on Coffee ”—answer the question associated with it.
• Chapter 16 Sect 1 Ottoman terms / Quest
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