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Sunni Islam was the dominant religion in the Ottoman Empire and Sunni Shari'a (Religious Law) was the official law of the country, save where the Sultan published specific edicts. In order to be a member of the government in most capacities, being a Sunni Muslim was requisite. Shiite Muslims and Alevis were generally treated with suspicion and seen as being fifth columns for Safavid and Qajjar Iran, which were Shiite theocracies.
Non-Muslims who lived in the Ottoman Empire were called Dhimmi, or second-class citizens. They lacked a number of fundamental rights such as freedom of movement, freedom of settlement, access to all occupations, and additional taxation because they were Non-Muslim. Each Dhimmi group, like the Armenians, Greeks, Jews, and so forth were organized into Millets which were community representative groups. Each Millet would report to a centralized Millet representative in Istanbul who would have direct dealing with the Imperial Palace. This would allow the Millets to air their grievances, but was more often used as a method to control the Millets and make them less resistive to Ottoman Occupation.
Admittedly, life under the Ottomans was far superior to most contemporaneous Empires. Spain was by far a more religiously and culturally intolerant place during this period as were France and England. This would begin to change in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as Jews and other minorities became increasingly emancipated in Europe, but not as extensively in the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottomans' most egregious crime (other than the genocides of the early 20th century) was the policy of devshirme, where Christian families in the Balkans region had to submit to Ottoman soldiers stealing their children to bring to them to Istanbul where they would have no contact with their parents for years and be trained to be the elite Janissary Core and be converted to Islam. No Muslim was even allowed to join the Janissaries, because the devshirme system was so effective in producing recruits loyal only to the Emperor because they feared him.
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What led to the cultural blending in Ottoman Empire?
pursuit of religious converts, trade and conquest
Which ottoman leader did not adopt a policy of religious tolerance?
Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who reigned from 1876 to 1909, is often noted for not adopting a policy of religious tolerance during his rule. He implemented a more authoritarian regime and sought to consolidate Islamic identity within the Ottoman Empire, which alienated various religious and ethnic groups. His policies contributed to tensions and conflicts, particularly with Christian minorities and nationalist movements within the empire.
Where is the ottoman empire supported?
Nobody wants to resurrect the Ottoman Empire per se. Turkey's current foreign policy is seen as the "New Ottoman Empire" since Turkey is trying to reach out in a dominant position diplomatically to former Ottoman countries. However, Turks are quite happy with the way the current democracy works.
How did Akbar's successors promote religious conflict in the empire?
By ending his policy of religious toleration.
What did the vizier of the Ottoman divan do?
The most important role of the Grand Vizier in the Ottoman Empire was to have the greatest ministry in Sultan with the most power of attorney.
What led to the cultural blending in Ottoman Empire?
pursuit of religious converts, trade and conquest
Which ottoman leader did not adopt a policy of religious tolerance?
Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who reigned from 1876 to 1909, is often noted for not adopting a policy of religious tolerance during his rule. He implemented a more authoritarian regime and sought to consolidate Islamic identity within the Ottoman Empire, which alienated various religious and ethnic groups. His policies contributed to tensions and conflicts, particularly with Christian minorities and nationalist movements within the empire.
What describes the policy of the Ottoman Empire during World War 1?
central powers
How did Akbar successors religious conflict in the empire?
By ending his policy of religious toleration.
Where is the ottoman empire supported?
Nobody wants to resurrect the Ottoman Empire per se. Turkey's current foreign policy is seen as the "New Ottoman Empire" since Turkey is trying to reach out in a dominant position diplomatically to former Ottoman countries. However, Turks are quite happy with the way the current democracy works.
How did Akbar's successors promote religious conflict in the empire?
By ending his policy of religious toleration.
What did the vizier of the Ottoman divan do?
The most important role of the Grand Vizier in the Ottoman Empire was to have the greatest ministry in Sultan with the most power of attorney.
What was the ottoman Empire's policy towards religious minorities such as Jews and christians?
The Ottoman Empire practiced a system known as "millet," which allowed religious minorities, including Jews and Christians, to govern themselves in matters of personal law and maintain their own religious practices. While they were generally tolerated and given a degree of autonomy, these groups were subject to certain legal and social restrictions, such as paying a special tax called the jizya. Overall, the Ottomans aimed to maintain social stability through this system, balancing the integration of diverse communities with the overarching authority of the empire.
Policy of the ottoman empire during world war 1?
Join the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary)
What were the causes of ottoman empire's failure?
After years of wars the empire fell in debt with Western banks and the empire was driven out of Europe and in 1923 war broke out and Turkey gain its independence and Ottoman Empire was no longer an empire. The family members were given Turkish citizenship.
What was the religious policy in the Safavid Empire?
They worshipped something and didnt like something else.
What were the ottomans policy concerning other religions?
The Ottomans implemented a policy known as millet system, which allowed for religious autonomy and self-governance for non-Muslim communities like Christians and Jews. This policy helped maintain diversity and stability within the empire by granting certain rights and freedoms to these religious groups. However, while Christians and Jews were allowed to practice their faith and have their own legal systems, they were subject to some restrictions and extra taxes.
