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[Audio] How It Began The Ottoman Empire began at the very end of the 13th century A series of raids from Turkic warriors (known as ghazis) led by Osman I, a prince (bey) whose father, Ertugrul. It had established a power base in Söğüt (near Bursa, Turkey)..

[Audio] Founding (1299) Founded by Osman I Began as a small principality. Established in Anatolia..

[Audio] Expansion Grew rapidly through military conquests. Took over Bayzantine lands. Expanded into Europe, Asia and Africa..

[Audio] Their Religion the Ottoman Empire was an Islamic Caliphate ruled by a Sultan, Mehmed V, although it also contained Christians. Jews and other religious minorities. For nearly all of the empire's 600-year existence The non-Muslim subjects endured systematic discrimination and, at times, outright persecution..

[Audio] Their Goal 1.Expand territory 2.Spread Islam. 3.Control trade routes..

[Audio] Their Result 1. Vast empire across three continents. 2. Cultural and religious influence spread widely. 3. Dominated major trade routes for centuries..

[Audio] Leaders Osman I: Established the foundations of the empire and its governance. Orhan (Osman's son): Continued to expand the empire’s territory and consolidated power. Sultan Mehmed II (the Conqueror): Captured Constantinople in 1453, marking a pivotal moment in history and solidifying Ottoman dominance. 10/7/2024.

[Audio] The Roles Of The Nations 1.Byzantine Empire: Role: Primary rival; decline culminated in the fall of Constantinople in 1453, allowing Ottoman dominance in the region. 2.Mamluk Sultanate (Egypt): Role: Opponent until defeated in 1517; annexation of Egypt strengthened Ottoman control over the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. 3.Persian Safavid Empire: Role: Rival Shiite power; conflicts, especially during the 16th and 17th centuries, fueled sectarian divisions and regional tensions..

[Audio] The Roles Of The Nations (part 2) 4.Habsburg Monarchy (Austria): Role: Key adversary in Central Europe; conflicts, including the sieges of Vienna, marked limits of Ottoman expansion into Europe. 5.Russia: Role: Emerging power in the 18th century; engaged in conflicts over the Black Sea and the Balkans, leading to territorial losses for the Ottomans. 6.Britain and France: Role: Influential in the 19th and early 20th centuries; intervened during the decline of the empire and shaped the political landscape post-World War I 7.Nationalist Movements: Role: Various ethnic groups sought independence; these movements weakened the empire and contributed to its dissolution after World War I..

[Audio] Their Culture Cultural Synthesis: The empire blended influences from Islamic, Byzantine, Persian, and Arab cultures. Art and Architecture: Known for stunning structures like the Blue Mosque and rich artistic traditions in painting and calligraphy. Religious Tolerance: Fostered a multiethnic society with relative tolerance for various faiths..

[Audio] The Ottoman Empire Flags. Ottoman Empire flag timeline 1299-1300 c c 1499-1517 1300-1307 c c c 1517-1793 1307-1453 1793-1844 1453-1499 1844-1922.

[Audio] Life Of Women Social Status: Wealthy women had more access to education and social activities, while poorer women worked in fields or homes. Legal Rights: Women could own property and inherit, but their rights were generally limited compared to men. Family Life: Focused on family and home, some women, especially in the royal harem, held significant influence. 10/7/2024.

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[Audio] The Decline Military Defeats: Key losses in wars weakened the empire's territorial control and power. Economic Decline: Competition from Europe and internal corruption harmed financial stability. Nationalism: Rising nationalist movements among ethnic groups led to demands for independence, fragmenting the empire..