1. Quote of the Day #16 “Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.” -Thomas Paine

2. Be ready as spring storms begin, maybe today

3. March 8 th Outcomes Students will examine key characteristics of the Ottoman Empire Students will compare the key characteristics of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. To Do List Pass back papers—Opening Act Film over the ottomans—Take Notes Grade Notebooks--- Notes- Ottomans-

4. Announcements Tuesday Mass Schedule—Grandparents Day!!! Wednesday Club Pictures—Know when your club is up- BE THERE!!!! Thursday Club Pictures –Know when your clubs is up– BE THERE!!! Friday Spirit Day-- NEXT WEEK is SPRING BREAK, not this week We’re going to spring forward next week- you’ll lose an hour

5. Opening Act- Peer edit Please look over the summary that was written about the Ottomans. Be sure to circle the 5 terms that were used. Check the map against the following map.

6. The Ottoman Empire

7. The Ottoman’s up to this point. Use three phrases to describe the Ottomans. 1.They are.... 2.They are.... 3.They are...

8. Film or Read

9. Quote of the Day #16 “Society is produced by our wants and government by our wickedness.” -Thomas Paine

10. With a partner Apply this quote to: Rome The United States The Ottomans

11. The Nature of Turkish Rule Ottoman rule was an evolution of tribal institutions into a sedentary empire—rule was based on tribal factions tribal law took precedence over Muslim law. The Role of the Sultan—Head of the Ottoman Empire As Ottomans Emp grew—adapted Byzantine Bureaucracy – Influenced by Persian monarchial traditions / Byzantine Empire – Power was hereditary, with a son, but not always the eldest Those not chosen were executed- silk bowstring strangulation. The Harem—private domain of the Sultan – Did not choose a wife, but chose multiple concubines Sultan chosen from those women, they became queen mother – They were trained & educated like the janissaries- devshirme Administration of the Govt. –Sultan ruled through grand coucil – The Govt was led by the Grand Vizier- chose people through merit

12. Religion and Society in the Ottoman World Ottomans saw themselves as “defenders of the faith”—responsible for guiding the flock. Islamic law was applied to the empire-- Shari’ a The Treatment of Minorities- Largest minority- East. Christians—formed into “millet”—met with govt. All non-Muslims paid a tax– were encouraged to converted- but tolerated Social Classes—based on Occupation / residence Aside from rulers- peasants, artisans, merchants & nomads Peasants worked the land, artisans formed guilds, merchants were spec. The Position of Women Non Islamic women were allowed to follow their traditions Ottoman allowed Muslim women to own property / inherit / marry Therefore, more tolerant than traditional tribal groups.

13. The Ottomans Decline Ottomans reached their heights under Suleyman the Magnificent Also known as Suleyman Kununi- “the law giver” WHY???? Partly responsible for their decline- killed his own son empire left to Selim II ( the drunken sultan) The Empires deterioration 1. Ottomans were based on expansion- when they stopped expanding, the declined 2. Merit system evolved into a degenerate hereditary caste. 3. Increasing degree of material affluence & the impact of the West Ignored Muslim laws against alcohol and adultery 4. Decline in the competence of Sultans- Rivals were secluded The grand vizier slowly assumed more and more power. Ottoman Art- encouraged the arts—pottery, rugs, silk, and fabrics – Arts flourished simply because artists vied for the favor of the Sultan. Architecture—known for architecture—based mosques off of Hagia Sophia – Mosques were more open (Sinan) included libraries, school, hospital, & bazaar – Ottoman artists also known for their floral

14. Ottoman Arts

15. Homework Please begin reading 466- 468 Please read pg 460- “A Portrait of Suleyman the Magnificent”—answer the question associated with it. Please read pg 464- “A Turkish Discourse on Coffee ”—answer the question associated with it. Chapter 16 Sect 1 Ottoman terms / Quest