1. Ottoman Empire

2. Rise of Empire Turkish state made up of Anatolia, parts of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and South-eastern Europe 14th- 20th century

3. Ottoman Empire The empire was founded by Osman I in 1281 The leaders that followed took the title of Sultan

4. Suleiman I The height of the empire’s power came under Suleiman I 1520-1560 He is considered one of the greatest Islamic rulers in history

5. 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

6. 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

7. Hagia Sophia

8. Started as a church Was built by Constantius in Constantinople In 532 was burned down Rebuilt by the Emperor Justinian from 532-537

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

10. Hagia Sophia 1453: Ottomans take over Constantinople the church was turned into a mosque The mosaics and all signs of Christianity were plastered over

11. The Blue Mosque

12. 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

13. 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

15. Suleymaniye Mosque Second largest mosque in Istanbul Built from 1550-57 Architect: Sinan Suleiman & his wife are buried there