What was the significance of the ottoman empire?

Answer 1

Trade was critical in the Ottoman Empire because the goal of the empire itself was expansionism. In order to reach this goal, the Ottoman government sought to attract resources for revenue. In order to do this, the government became tolerant of a broad spectrum of diversity in its inhabitants; thus paving the way for more people (and resources) to flourish within the empire. This tactic precipitated the growth and extension of the Ottoman Empire's power.

Answer 2

This is a big question! (it's like asking what the meaning of life is, from a historian's perspective) You should probably read a good book about the subject, as it really can't be condensed in a Wiki-answers submission.

Sukru Hanioglu wrote a GREAT book about the Ottoman Empire, read it if you really want to know!

You need to know for homework, right? If so, research the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe, the literary and scholarly work done under the Ottomans, and the Tanzimat reforms... that should help you out!

Answer 3

the significance of the Ottoman Empire is the people that followed the Osman wich they named him ottoman.

Answer 4

Ottoman empire universalize the civilizations of west and east