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Harris History Cha18

The Ottomans vast empire, Cultural Blending, The Mughal Empire of India

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Ghazis Warriors from Islam
Osman Most successful of Ghaazis
Ottomans Followers of Othman
Sultan means "overlord" or "or one with power"
Timur the Lame Burned down Baghdad (in modern day Iraq)
Mehmed II Achieved the most dramatic feat in all of Ottoman history; he conquered Constantinople.
Suleymen the Lawgiver Conquered Belgrade in 1521. Ruled for 46 years
Devshime System that drafted boys from people of conquered Christian territories.
Janissaries Elite force of 30,000 soldiers trained to be loyal to the sultan only.
Who formed military units under the leadership of the Emperor Ghazis
Who was the most successful? The Ghazis, Osman or Othman? Othman
Who were the followers of Othaman called? Ottomans
Who was Othman's son? Orkhan
What did Orthan call himself? Sultan
What does Sultan mean? "Overlord" or "One with power."
Who was Timur the Lame? Rebellious warrior and conqueror from Sumarkand. He was permanently injured by an arrow to the leg
Who was Megmed II? He achieved the most dramatic defeat in Ottoman history by conquering the city of Constantinople.
Who was Sileyman the Lawgiver? ruled for 46 years and conquered Belgrade in 1521
What was "devshirme" A system that drafted boys in conquered Christian territories
What were the Janissaries? It was a system of elite force of 30,000 solders that trained to be loyal to the Sultan only.
What was Safavid? Shi'ite Muslim dynasty that ruled Persia between the 16th and 18th centuries.
What were some of the causes of cultural blending? Migration, conversion, trade, and conquest
What were some of the results of cultural blending? Changes in languages, religion, styles of government, use of technology and military tactics.
What is an example of cultural blending? The discovery of a Chinese character in a Japanese book.
What is an example of cultural blending in regards to religion or ethical systems? Buddhism spread throughout Asia, but there was different forms of Buddhism practiced in Japan , then was practiced in Tibet.
What is an example of cultural blending in regards to racial or ethnic blending? The Mestizo who were people of mixed European and Indian ancestry who lived in Mexico
What is an example of cultural blending in regards to arts and architecture? Cultural styles maybe incorporated or adapted into art or architecture. I.e Chinese elements are found in the Safavid Empire and some European paintings.
What is an example of cultural blending in regards to government? The ideas of democracy spread to mny areas in the globe, but took on different forms.
Who was Isma'il? 12 year old who conquered what is known as today as Iran. was renowned
Shah Ancient Persian title meaning king
Shah Abbas Shah that took safavids into their Golden Age
safavids Military leaders
Esfahan New capitol built by Shah. One of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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