1. Ottoman Empire
One of the largest and longest lasting empires in history --- inspired and sustained by Islam

2. Enduring Understanding
Islamic civilization grew as it interacted with pre-existing civilizations through trade, conquest and Islam’s centralized message. It became a dominant force in parts of Asia, Africa and Europe. Its influence is still present in those areas.

3. Rise of Empire
Turkish state made up of Anatolia, parts of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and South-eastern Europe
14th- 20th century
At its peak it included: Turkey Egypt Greece Bulgaria Romania Macedonia Hungary Palestine Jordan Lebanon Syria Parts of Arabia Much of the coastal strip of North Africa

4. Ottoman Empire The empire was founded by Osman I in 1281
The leaders that followed took the title of Sultan
Founded by Osman I in ***took the title of Sultan – ruled by a single family for 7 generations
***reached the height of it’s power under Suleiman

5. Suleiman I The height of the empire’s power came under Suleiman I
He is considered one of the greatest Islamic rulers in history
Suleiman I – he is considered one of the greatest Islamic rulers in history *** was able to have a peaceful rule bc his father put the policy of fratricide in place (killing brothers to prevent jealousy)

6. Suleiman I
Under his power the empire expanded its borders from the Persian Gulf to Hungary and Egypt to the Caucasus
It was his policy to assist any Muslim country threatened by European expansion
His military was so advanced that most European nations were left in total fear
Persian Gulf to Hungary & Egypt to the Caucasus **POLICY: to assist any Muslim country threatened by European expansion
*** Ottoman Army was once the most advanced– one of the 1st to use muskets

7. Suleiman I Was a tolerant conqueror
He absorbed some of the culture of the people they took over
Most of the Churches were left intact and only a few turned in mosques
Ended government corruption and was a patron of the arts
Nicknamed the lawgiver
Because he ordered the entire Ottoman law system overhauled
Even with his advances the empire could not survive after his death
Most churches left intact,
** Ended government corruption
Nicknamed: lawgiver

8. Ottoman Architecture

9. Hagia Sophia

10. Hagia Sophia Started as a church
Was built by Constantius in Constantinople
In 532 was burned down
Rebuilt by the Emperor Justinian from
Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church

11. Hagia Sophia Considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture
Decorated with
Marble & Mosaics

12. Hagia Sophia
1453: Ottomans conquered Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque
The mosaics and all signs of Christianity were plastered over

13. The Blue Mosque

14. The Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmed Mosque Built from 1609-1616
Architect : Mehmed Aga
Faces the Hagia Sophia to show that Ottoman architects & builders could rival Christians
Given its name because of the dome and color of the paintwork inside

15. Blue Mosque It is the only mosque in Turkey with 6 minarets
Main building is a square
Dome: 77ft in diameter & 140ft high
260 windows

17. Suleymaniye Mosque Second largest mosque in Istanbul
Built from
Architect: Sinan
Suleiman & his wife are buried there

18. OTTOMANS Topkapi Palace
located in Istanbul, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1465 to 1853.
Primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years ( )
Construction began in 1459, ordered by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Byzantine Constantinople.
The palace contained mosques, a hospital, bakeries, and a mint.

19. Topkapi Palace
Sultan Mehmed II ordered its construction in 1459

20. Topkapi Palace

21. Ottoman Art
The first examples of Turkish-Ottoman paintings come from the period of Sultan Mehmet II ( ), who was a great patron of the arts as well as a military genius.
It was during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent ( ) that Ottoman miniature painting developed its identifiable style.
The Ottoman tradition of painting miniatures, to illustrate manuscripts or used in dedicated album went back to the Persians.
This was the style of an empire which was the influenced by Turkoman, Persian and western art.

22. OTTOMANS
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23. Ottoman Art