3.1 & 3.2 Topics

*Ottoman system of Devshirme…similar to what?

*States that used the tribute system

*Difference between Ottoman and Mughal Empires in early 17th c.

*States that used large bureaucracies to support the government

*Relationships between states in Afro-Eurasia…how might they change as states expand?

*Look at the map of empires in GC. Know relative location of major land-based empires, the significance of them, and the trade routes that affected them


What are the relationships between states in Afro-Eurasia?

  • As states expanded, they increasingly interacted through war, conquest, diplomacy, trade, and tribute.

  • Expansion could turn neighboring independent states into rivals, allies, or subjects.

Ex: Ottoman Empire expanding into the mediterranean

In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, using cannons/gunpowder. This was their biggest achievement and a big turning point in history.



OTTOMAN EMPIRE:

  • The Ottomans built a powerful empire, covering the region from Vienna to the upper Arab Peninsula.

  • They were an Islamic empire and the longest lasting empire in history.

  • Founded at the beginning of the 14th century after the mongol empire collapsed.

  • They lasted till the 20th century.


RISE OF THE OTTOMANS:

  • Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453, ended Christian Byzantine Empire

  • Ottomans had large bureaucracies centered in Istanbul

  • Expanded from adoption of gunpowder weapons and Dardanelles (choke point used to launch expansion campaigns)

  • Reached its peak in 16th century under the reign sultan (leader) Suleiman the Magnificent.



DEVSHIRME SYSTEM:





STATES THAT USED THE TRIBUTARY SYSTEM

  • MING DYNASTY


DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MUGHAL AND OTTOMAN EMPIRES IN EARLY 17TH CENTURY:

OTTOMAN MUGHAL

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