Unit 3: Empires Expand & Maintain Power - Ottoman Case Study
Today’s Inquiry Questions
How and why did the Ottoman Empire develop and expand from 1450 to 1750?
● What methods did Ottoman Sultans (rulers) use to legitimize and consolidate power in the Ottoman Empire?
Part I: Ottoman Development and Expansion
Document Based on this document, how and/or why did the Ottoman Empire develop and expand from
1450 to 1750?
1 The Ottoman Empire is a land-based empire which followed parts of the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan
trade routes. The trade routes assisted the Ottomans in their conquest and allowed them to reach the
Map of various places they wanted to conquer.
Ottoman
Expansion
2 What specific military tactics, units, and weapons were utilized in the siege of Constantinople?
Cannons, Janissaries, and other heavy infantry were utilized. The cannons were the main reason that
The History Constantinople fell because Constantinople relied on its strong fortifications for defense; however, the
of Mehmed cannons were able to get through that defense. The Ottomans also had specific people-the Janissaries-
the trained to specifically use the artillery; therefore, the Ottoman’s were more effective in their use of
Conqueror cannons. The Ottomans also outnumbered the Byzantinians and had an advantage in their infantry.
According to the author, what role did Mehmed II play in this siege?
Mehmed II lead the attack, fought alongside his men, and increased his men’s morale. He also guided his
men so that they deliver the most effective attack on Constantinople as they can.
How could you source this document?
According to document #2…
Document #2 states…
The document by Kritovoulos says…
3 Why do you think Sultan Selim I quotes the Qu’ran so often in his letter?
He quotes the Qu’ran often because of his belief in Islam and to accuse his rival of breaking the rules of
Letter from the Qu’ran. He also uses the Qu’ran to show how God backs up him and his beliefs. The difference in
Sultan beliefs is the reason why the Ottomans attacked the Safavids.
Selim I
What about the Safavids is most upsetting to to Sultan Selim I?
The Safavids’s rebellious habit is the most upsetting to Sultan Selim I because the rebellions weakened
the Ottoman empire’s control and authority.
4 What weapons were utilized by the Ottomans in the Siege of Rhodes?
Muskets, bows, and spears were utilized by the Ottomans in the Siege of Rhodes.
Siege of
Rhodes
Miniature
Painting
5 How would this image be used as a show of power?
The elephant symbolizes the empire and the man symbolizes other empires. The elephant is stepping on
Ottoman the man-asserting authority and power over him. In addition, in the corner, there seem to be slaves and
Miniature these slaves seem to be controlled by an Ottoman man-who can be distinguished by his clothing. Also,
the sultan is sitting on his throne and the throne symbolizes leadership and authority.
6 Cannons are being used to break down the walls of Esztergom. Also, the Ottoman army is large in size.
These two factors were the main reasons the Ottoman Empire expanded from 1450 to 1750.
Ottoman
Siege of
Esztergom
7 The Janissaries were a powerful force and according to Busbecq their “approach inspires terror
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/53619940/Ottoman-Empire-Case-Studydocx/
Today’s Inquiry Questions
How and why did the Ottoman Empire develop and expand from 1450 to 1750?
● What methods did Ottoman Sultans (rulers) use to legitimize and consolidate power in the Ottoman Empire?
Part I: Ottoman Development and Expansion
Document Based on this document, how and/or why did the Ottoman Empire develop and expand from
1450 to 1750?
1 The Ottoman Empire is a land-based empire which followed parts of the Silk Road and the Trans-Saharan
trade routes. The trade routes assisted the Ottomans in their conquest and allowed them to reach the
Map of various places they wanted to conquer.
Ottoman
Expansion
2 What specific military tactics, units, and weapons were utilized in the siege of Constantinople?
Cannons, Janissaries, and other heavy infantry were utilized. The cannons were the main reason that
The History Constantinople fell because Constantinople relied on its strong fortifications for defense; however, the
of Mehmed cannons were able to get through that defense. The Ottomans also had specific people-the Janissaries-
the trained to specifically use the artillery; therefore, the Ottoman’s were more effective in their use of
Conqueror cannons. The Ottomans also outnumbered the Byzantinians and had an advantage in their infantry.
According to the author, what role did Mehmed II play in this siege?
Mehmed II lead the attack, fought alongside his men, and increased his men’s morale. He also guided his
men so that they deliver the most effective attack on Constantinople as they can.
How could you source this document?
According to document #2…
Document #2 states…
The document by Kritovoulos says…
3 Why do you think Sultan Selim I quotes the Qu’ran so often in his letter?
He quotes the Qu’ran often because of his belief in Islam and to accuse his rival of breaking the rules of
Letter from the Qu’ran. He also uses the Qu’ran to show how God backs up him and his beliefs. The difference in
Sultan beliefs is the reason why the Ottomans attacked the Safavids.
Selim I
What about the Safavids is most upsetting to to Sultan Selim I?
The Safavids’s rebellious habit is the most upsetting to Sultan Selim I because the rebellions weakened
the Ottoman empire’s control and authority.
4 What weapons were utilized by the Ottomans in the Siege of Rhodes?
Muskets, bows, and spears were utilized by the Ottomans in the Siege of Rhodes.
Siege of
Rhodes
Miniature
Painting
5 How would this image be used as a show of power?
The elephant symbolizes the empire and the man symbolizes other empires. The elephant is stepping on
Ottoman the man-asserting authority and power over him. In addition, in the corner, there seem to be slaves and
Miniature these slaves seem to be controlled by an Ottoman man-who can be distinguished by his clothing. Also,
the sultan is sitting on his throne and the throne symbolizes leadership and authority.
6 Cannons are being used to break down the walls of Esztergom. Also, the Ottoman army is large in size.
These two factors were the main reasons the Ottoman Empire expanded from 1450 to 1750.
Ottoman
Siege of
Esztergom
7 The Janissaries were a powerful force and according to Busbecq their “approach inspires terror
This study sourceew
vaesrdyow
wnhloeardeed.”byT1h0e
00s0e08j2a4n
38is
71s7a
9 rfires Cisouw
om rsehHaetroa
.cssiosnt0t4h-2e4-O
om 20t2t1o1m
7:1a3n:2s6 durTin
GM -0g
5:0b0attle and they were very skilled at
The Turkish working with their artillery. This skill allowed the Ottomans to effectively take down the fortifications that
Letters many places relied on for protection.
https://www.coursehero.com/file/53619940/Ottoman-Empire-Case-Studydocx/
