2. The Ottomans They were originally a nomadic people from central Asia They were Muslims

3. The Fall of the Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern half of the former Roman Empire. The Byzantines were Christians In 1453 the Ottomans invade and conquer the Byzantine Empire

4. Istanbul Not Constantinople The Ottomans conquered the capital city of Constantinople, and renamed it Istanbul Christian Churches such as the Hagia Sophia were converted into Islamic Masques

5. A perfect location for trade Istanbul was located on the border between Europe and the Middle East Istanbul had easy access to the Medierranean Sea and the Black Sea

6. Suleiman the Magnificent The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Believed that his Empire should follow the Islamic law of the Koran Felt that people who violated the laws should be harshly punished

7. Religious Tolerance Jew’s and Christians were allowed to practice their religion Jew’s and Christians had to follow Muslim law but were had their own courts and leaders The best jobs were reserved for Muslims

8. Advancements Suleiman valued knowledge and education The Ottomans developed Algebra Built vast trade networks contributing t to the spread of ideas Developed some of the earliest guns