1. How does the rise and fall of the Ottoman empire compare with other civilizations?

2. The Ottoman Empire – Prior to Collapse

3. The Ottoman Bureaucracy SULTAN Divans- Imperial Council Social / Military Divans Heads of Individual Religious Millets- Judicial Administrators Local Administrators & Military Landowners / Tax Collectors MuslimsJews Christians

4. Selim I, ”the Grim”: 1512-1520

5. Suleiman the Magnificent: ( 1520-1566) Suleiman’s Signature

6. Blue Mosque

7. Blue Mosque - interior

8. Which title do you think best suits Suleiman? A)Suleiman the Cultured B)Suleiman the Just C)Suleiman the Lawgiver D)Suleiman the Conqueror E)Suleiman the Builder

9. The Ottoman Empire During the 16 c

10. Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire Internal Weaknesses Weak rulers – Sultans Competition between elite factions (Janissaries, Ulamas, Tanzimat) Economic strains Fell behind military Nationalism of subject people External Pressures Europeans develop superior military technology and seek expansion into Ottoman territory European manufactured products threaten craft industries.

11. Compare the Ottoman Empire with ONE of the other empires you studied in history. You should consider similarities and differences between the empires at their peak and be sure to compare the nature of their decline. 1.Persian Empire 2.Roman Empire 3.Han Dynasty 4.Gupta Empire 5.Aztec and Incan Empires 6.Byzantine Empire

12. Presentation Preparation Homework: Everyone will complete their own Venn Diagram of the comparisons you researched in class today. TOMORROW: Each group will be asked to give a 3-5 minute presentation about your assigned comparison. You should use power points or the white board to assist in your discussion.