AIM:What were the characteristics of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires? Do Now: Write down some things you already know about the Ottoman and Safavid empire.

Ottoman Empire

Expanding the Ottoman Empire ●Ottomans were Turkish speaking nomadic tribe o Migrated from Central Asia into northwestern Asia Minor ●1300’s expanded across Asia Minor and into southern Europe o established capital in the Balkin Peninsula

●“Suleiman the Magnificent” o Known by his people as the “lawgiver” ●Ruled from ●He expanded the Ottoman Empire eastward into Mesopotamia Suleiman

Ottoman Culture ●Social Organization ○ Four classes ■ “men of the pen” (scientists, lawyers, judges,and poets) ■ “men of the sword” (soldiers) ■ “men of negotiation” (merchants, tax collectors, artisans) ■ “men of husbandry” (farmers and herders)

Ottoman Culture ●The Ottomans ruled diverse people who had many religions ●Men of the “sword” and “pen” were mostly Muslims. ●Non Muslims were organized into millets. ●Greek Christians, Armenian Christians and Jews

Decline ●By the 1700’s the european advances were leaving the Ottoman behind ●While europe passed ahead the Ottoman Empire stayed dependent on agriculture ●Russia and other European powers chipped away at Ottoman land ●Local rulers in North Africa and elsewhere broke away from Ottoman control

TheSafavid Empire

Safavid Empire ●Safavid Empire lasted ●Shalh Ismail began the empire ●Safavid Dynasty united a strong empire in Persia, present day Iran. ●Ruled one of the greatest Persian Empires after the Muslim conquest of Persia.

Safavid Empire & it’s Religion ●Mughal India, Ottoman Empire, and the Safavids engaged in a frequent warfare. ●Religion played a major role in the conflict. ●The Safavids were Shiite Muslims. ●They had a theocracy. ●Enforced their beliefs throughout their empire.

Shah Abbas ●“ Abbas the Great” ●Third son of Shah Mohammad Khodabanda ●5th Safavid King ●Considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid Dynasty ●Centralized the government and created a powerful military ●Created capital at Isfahan

Safavid Art & Architecture ●The Safavids made Iran a center of art, architecture, poetry, and philosophy ●The Imperial Mosque, Masjid-e Shah, the Imam mosque, and the Royal Palace were constructed under Shah Abbas' rule ●Safavid art includes miniature painting, bookbinding, decoration, calligraphy, tile making, pottery, and textiles.

Decline ●By 1500, Islam had become the dominant faith across a large part of the world o From west Africa to Southern Asia o Three large states dominated the Muslim world in Pressure from Ottoman Armies -Shiite Scholars challenged the authority of the shah -persecution of religious minorities -Rebellion of the Sunni Afghans -Defeated imperial armies -Captured Isfahan -forced last safavid ruler to abdicate in 1772

Gallery Walk Rotate around the room with a partner, read the documents and answer the questions that follow in your notebook.