The Ottoman Empire originated as a nomadic Turkish group from Central Asia and rose to become a powerful world empire. Through military conquest, the Ottomans brought large territories under Islamic rule by the 15th century, including the capturing of Constantinople in 1453, marking the fall of the Byzantine Empire and expansion of Ottoman power. Under Suleiman the Magnificent's rule from 1520-1566, the empire established a strict social class system and saw advancements in areas like science, architecture, and literature.

1. Ottoman Empire 1453-1918

2. Something to think about How did the Ottoman Empire become so powerful? How can religion be used to help strengthen an empire? Explain. “ The people think of wealth and power as the greatest fate.” – Do you agree or disagree?.

3. The Ottoman Empire They were a Nomadic group of Turkish people that originally came from central Asia.

4. The Ottoman Empire It rose to become a world empire. Ottoman Empire was dynastic Its territories and character owed little to national, ethnic or religious boundaries, and were determined by the military and administrative power of the dynasty at any particular time.

5. The Ottoman Empire The Ottomans attempted to bring as much territory as possible into the Islamic fold. The non-Muslims living in these areas were then absorbed into the Empire as protected subjects.

6. The Fall of the Byzantine Empire Roman Empire or Romania. Oriented towards the Greek culture. Christian State Church rather than roman paganism. Greak-speaking rather than latin-speaking. Center: "City of Constantine" (alternatively "New Rome").

7. Fall of Constantinople The blockade lasted from Friday, 6 April 1453 until Tuesday, 29 May 1453 ,when the city was conquered by the Ottomans.

9. Fall of Constantinople End of the final of the Roman Empire, an empire which had lasted for nearly 1,500 years. It was a massive blow to Christendom. Constantinople the Ottoma Empire's new capital. Several Greek and non-Greek intellectuals fled the city before and after the siege, migrating particularly to Italy.

10. Expansion of the Ottomans

11. Ottomans capture Constantinople (1453) Cut trade with Europe & Asia. Made it difficult for Europeans to pass. Conquered Egypt & North Africa. United Muslims under one rule.

12. Suleiman the Magnificent The Rule of Suleiman Muslim ruler from 1520-1566. Named the “Lawgiver”. Established & enforced strict laws. Based on the Koran. Reconstructed the Ottoman system of rule.

13. Suleiman’s Social Class System Citizens were organized into fo ur social groupings: The men of the pen Judges, imams (prayer leaders), other intellectuals Under Suleyman, became the empire’s bureaucrats Later split into men of the pen and men of religion Men of the sword: military Men of negotiations, such as merchants Men of husbandry: farmers, livestock raisers Higher citizens  special privileges.

14. Educated men held the highest rank. Important advancements made in science, architecture & literature.