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Ottoman Empire
Lasting nearly 650 years, the Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) was one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen. Istanbul, its capital for the last 470 years, was one of the most culturally diverse cities on the planet at the time.
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How far did Suleiman's empire stretch?
790,000 square miles
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There is a link to a map of the Ottoman Empire in 1566, when Suleiman the Magnificent died, below.
Was Suleiman an Ottoman emperor who created a code of laws for his empire?
Yes. Suleiman I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire was called al-Qanuni, meaning Law-Giver, by his subjects explicitly because he established a complex and detailed legal code for the Ottoman Empire. The primary basis for most laws in the code was Shari'a or the Islamic Legal Tradition, but there were some laws based on Roman or Byzantine edicts.
Who was the Ottoman Emperor during World War 1?
Sultans Mehmet V and Mehmet VI were the Ottoman Emperors during World War I.
When did Istanbul become the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
Istanbul became the capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1453.
Why is suleiman called the magnificent?
He was one of the greatest leaders of the world as he was the most powerfull and influential ruler of his age, any ruler in the world was refraining from making him angry because te extent of his power was unique on three continents. He went deep into Europe but nobody dared to face his army including the Habsburg Emporer...
Was Suleiman a sixteenth century emperor who built magnificent mosques?
No. While Suleiman I, also known as Suleiman the Magnificent or Suleiman the Lawgiver/Qanuni, was an emperor known for his mosques, he was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, which was the rival of the Safavid Empire.
How did the size of the ottoman empire compare to those in Europe and the middle east?
It depends on the century the question refers to. In the 16th Century, the Ottoman Empire was the most powerful empire west of China. In the 19th Century, the Ottoman Empire was one of the weakest empires in the world and called the "Sick Man of Europe".
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Did the ottoman empire join the central powers in World War 1?
The Ottomans did not join the Allies. They aligned with the Central Powers, Germany and Austria-Hungary. The Ottomans remained officially neutral for a few months after the war began, but had a secret treaty of alliance with Germany from August 1914. This was aimed at the common enemy, Russia. The Ottomans openly swung into the losing camp in late 1914, after the Goeben and Breslau incident. These were two large German warships which were in the Mediterranean when the war began, and they then headed for Turkey. The ships evaded Allied fleets searching for them, reached the Dardanelles, and entered Ottoman waters. They were "transferred" to the Turkish navy but continued to be crewed by Germans. The ships went on into the Black Sea, and in late October bombarded Russian cities, causing Russia to declare war on the Ottoman Empire on November 2, followed by France and England on November 5.
There were five great, ancient empires which went into WWI, and only one emerged intact, though it took a few years after the war for the Ottomans to topple. Backing the losing side in the war made "Abdul the Damned" the last Sultan.
Was Sicily a part of the ottomans empire?
Even though Sicily was never a part of the Ottoman Empire for long time, the Ottomans capturde the island 15 times in 1505, 1506, 1510, 1514, 1522, 1526, 1534, 1540, 1545, 1547, 1551, 1552, 1553 and 1563. Ottomans used the island mainly as a base to fight with the Venetians, the Portuguese and the Spanish.
Was the Ottoman Empire ruled by the Germans?
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D. The Ottoman Empire was the former name for what is now Turkey. The Ottoman dynasty lasted for 623 years until 1st November 1922, when the monarchy was abolished.
What was the cause of the Ottoman empire's decline?
The Ottoman Empire was defeated by European rulers, such as the Spanish and the Habsburgs, several times in the seventeenth century. It was also a time of palace intrigues and dynastic struggles.
The 1622 Janissary Revolt against the Ottomans signaled the beginning of the end to this empire?
Ottoman Empire.
Did the Ottoman Empire allow for religious freedom?
Yes, the Byzantine Empire was a very tolerant society. It was so tolerant, that it even had a synagogue and a mosque in Constantinople, which was a shock for that period. Many Roman Catholic leaders in the West criticized Constantinople for being too lenient with Moslems and Jews, since the West did not grant religious freedom to these groups and, in fact, openly persecuted them. However, people of many races and religions lived in co-operation and peace in the Byzantine Empire.
What is Suleiman the Magnificent best achievement?
uniting the ottoman empire under an efficient government structure
Which nationality of people founded the Ottoman Empire?
Turkish people are founders of the Ottoman Empire.
What best identifies Ottoman Empire?
There are a number of things which best identify Ottoman Empire. Some of them include expansion of territories, having so many sultans and controlling the world at large among others.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Ottoman Empire in World War 1?
The Ottoman Empire was a part of the Axis Powers which also included Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Bulgaria. Short term events that the Ottomans felt forced their country into war were that they were poorly lagging behind in trade with Europe, many previous defeats caused territory loss to Europe and due to the Annexation of Bosnia and Harzegovina. The Ottoman empire was defeated during World War One and later became modern day Turkey.
