Ottoman Empire Pt. I

Ottoman Empire Pt. I

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History

9th Grade

Hard

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Jonathan Calhoun

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who were the Ottomans originally?

Back

Muslim, Turkish-speaking nomads from Central Asia who migrated to northwestern Asia Minor (Anatolia).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the Ottomans migrate to Anatolia?

Back

They were fleeing the Mongols (Ilkhanate) who took over Anatolia around 1240.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What significant event happened in 1299?

Back

Osman Gazi rebelled against the Mongols, declaring Ottoman independence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Sultan Murad I and what did he achieve?

Back

Sultan Murad I (r.1362-1389) expanded the Ottoman Empire into Greece and made deals with newly conquered non-Muslim communities (Millets).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were Millets in the Ottoman Empire?

Back

Non-Muslim communities allowed some self-rule in exchange for payment, either in money (Jizya) or in people (Devshirme).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Devshirme system?

Back

A system created in 1363 by Murad I, recruiting young Christian boys as slaves to serve in the Ottoman Army.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role did the Devshirme recruits play in the Ottoman Empire?

Back

They were the vanguard of the Ottoman Army until 1826 and often given high-ranking political positions after military service.

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