Islam Empire of Faith – Part 3, The Ottomans & Safavids Block: ______Name:______

Islam Empire of Faith: Part 3 Daily Life & Culture Questions, 1 pt each
  1. Where did the Ottomans come from?Steppe beyond the Aral Sea
  1. What were ghazis?Warriors of the faith
  1. Why couldn’t Muslims fight with each other over land?They were considered brothers and should fight with non-Muslims over land.
  1. What methods did the Ottomans use to organize their empire? Bureaucracy
  1. Why did the Ottomans want to recruit Christian children (davshirme) to serve in the sultan’s army?
The children didn’t have loyalty to any competing interests
  1. Describe the method of training the children.They were given the best education and training available, learned religious and political customs
  1. Who were the janissaries? Why were they important?Janissaries were the sultan’s elite infantry. They were important because they were the best of the davshirme and were loyal ONLY to the sultan and had spent their entire life training. This provided the sultan with a superior military force whom he did not question.
  1. How did Mehmet II prevent segmentation of the empire and guarantee his rise to power?Mehmet had any rivals killed (including his brothers).
  1. Why is the Ottoman Empire called a “gunpowder empire”?It had many advanced in the use of gunpowder, including the bronze cast cannon.
  1. How did he conquer Constantinople?He surrounded Constantinople and bombarded it with cannons. He also stopped any shipments of food in.
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Journal Entry: Write a letter to the sultan from the perspective of a janissary your age. Show your appreciation and explain how your life has changed.
Dear Sultan, Date:______
See Questions # 5, 6, 7 for details to be included.
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Islam Empire of Faith: Part 3 Leadership Questions, 1 pt each
  1. Why did his people call Suleiman “the Law Giver”?He created a new set of laws that allowed the multicultural empire to thrive and allowed its people to coexist peacefully.
  1. How many buildings did Suleiman commission to be built? What are some famous buildings?
Over 200, Suleymaniye Mosque and Dome of the Rock
  1. What services did the great Suleymaniye Mosque offer?Hospital, School, Library, Worship
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Top 5 List: Create a “Top Five” list of reasons why Suleiman would be beloved by his people. Rank them appropriately.1 pt each
1. See Questions #11-13
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Islam Empire of Faith: Part 3 Leadership Questions, 1 pt each
  1. What is the difference between the Shiite and Sunni view about leadership/legitimacy?Shiite believe leader must be a direct descendant of Muhammed, while Sunni are less particular
  1. Describe the Safavids art and architecture.more detailed, fine, smaller scale
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Postcards: Draw two postcard greetings. One from the Safavid empire and one from the Ottoman Empire. Be sure to include architectural differences in the buildings pictured. Please label each postcard.
Ottoman should be larger but with less detail, Safavid should be smaller scale but with more details. Embellishments are geometric for both and domes should be present on each.

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