The Ottoman Empire: Rise and Influence

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Ottoman Empire's rise, influential figures, military prowess, and political structure.

Ottoman Empire

A major empire that lasted six centuries, known for its military strength and innovative political structure.

Sultan Mehmet II

The Ottoman Sultan known for conquering Constantinople in 1453, marking the rise of the modern Ottoman Empire.

Gunpowder Empire

Empires, including the Ottoman Empire, that utilized gunpowder technology for military conquest and expansion.

Constantinople

The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, known as Istanbul after its conquest by the Ottomans.

Devar Shmi

The system in the Ottoman Empire where Christian families in the Balkans had to sell their children to serve the sultan.

Janissaries

The elite corps of soldiers who were often formed from enslaved boys taken through the Devshirme system.

Suleiman the Magnificent

The sultan who ruled at the peak of the Ottoman Empire's power from 1520 to 1566.

Caliph

The title claimed by sultans of the Ottoman Empire, which made them leaders of Sunni Islam.

Diversity in the Empire

The variety of cultures and ethnicities in the Ottoman Empire, strengthened by the importation of enslaved people and voluntary migrations.

Ottoman Naval Power

The ability of the Ottoman Empire to compete with European naval powers like Spain and Venice in the Mediterranean.