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C HAPTER
Chapter 1. Standard 7.11 Lesson
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FIGURE 1.1
Mehmed II the Conqueror
7.11 Explain the importance of Mehmed II the Conqueror and Suleiman the Magnificent. (H, P)
Key Terms:
1. prosperity - wealth
2. aqueduct - a structure that looks like a bridge and that is used to carry
3. water over a valley
MEHMED II THE CONQUEROR
When Mehmed II was eleven years old he was sent to Amasya to govern and thus gain experience at being a ruler,
as was the custom of Ottoman rulers before his time. Sultan Murad II, Mehmed II father, had sent him a number of
teachers for him to study under. His Islamic education also had a great impact in molding his mindset and reinforcing
his Muslim beliefs.
Murad II, Mahmed’s II father, abdicated the throne to his 12-year-old son Mehmed II. In his first reign, he defeated a
crusade after a Hungarian attack. Angry at his father, who had long since retired in southwestern Anatolia, Mehmed
II wrote, "If you are the Sultan, come and lead your armies. If I am the Sultan I hereby order you to come and lead
my armies." Murad II returned to the throne.
At the age of 21, Mehmed II conquered Constantinople and brought an end to the Byzantine Empire, transforming
the Ottoman state into an empire. Finally, Christian Constantinople was under Muslim Ottoman control.
Mehmed II continued his conquests in Asia and Europe. After the fall of Constantinople, he founded many mosques
and religious schools in the city. Mehmed II is recognized as the first Sultan to create a system of criminal and
constitutional law.
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FIGURE 1.2
Suleiman the Magnificent
His thirty-one year rule and several wars expanded the Ottoman Empire to include Constantinople, and the Turkish
kingdoms and territories of Asia Minor, Bosnia, Kingdom of Serbia, and Albania.
Mehmed’s II conquests provided an opportunity for his country to gain prosperity (wealth) and to continue to expand
into the new territories. He left behind an imposing reputation in both the Islamic and Christian worlds.
Discussion:
1. Discuss the importance of Mehmed II the Conqueror.
SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT
Suleiman and the Ottoman Empire: History, Culture & Exploits
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/suleiman-and-the-ottoman-empire.html#lesson
Suleiman the Magnificent
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Suleiman the Magnificent has been known as one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire. He is mostly
remembered as a fierce conqueror of the Islamic religion. In Middle Eastern cultures,he is often referred to as a great
builder. During his rule as sultan, the Ottoman Empire reached its peak in power and prosperity.
At the start of his reign, Suleiman performed many acts of kindness and mercy toward his people including freeing
hundreds of slaves, bestowing his officers with gifts, and building a school for slaves.
In return for his kindness, Suleiman demanded complete loyalty of all his subjects. Suleiman’s kindness was a sharp
contrast to the acts of his cruel father, who had become known as Selim the Terrible. While Selim had only been
interested in war, Suleiman filled his palace with music and poetry. Suleiman himself came to write many poems of
his own.
During his forty-six year reign, Suleiman was involved in thirteen military campaigns of which he took control of
the areas by force. He managed to conquer large parts of Hungary, Austria, and nearly Rome. Suleiman became one
of the richest men of all time through his many conquests, the piracy of his navy, and tribute and gifts from other
nations.
Suleiman’s lifestyle at his palace displayed his wealth. He would never wear the same clothes twice, he ate out of
solid gold plates encrusted with jewels, and his harem ( a house or part of a house in which the women of a Muslim
household live) con sisted of over 300 women.
When his empire reached a reasonably large size, Suleiman was turned his attention to building on to his land. He
was very loyal to Islam and built many extravagant mosques. Other constructions during his time included schools,
city walls, and an aqueduct (a structure that looks like a bridge and that is used to carry water over a valley).
FIGURE 1.3
Example of an aqueduct
During his lifetime, Suleiman conquered many lands, constructed great wonders, and led his nation to great wealth.
His generosity towards the Christian empires was a major factor in the growth of Islam.
Discussion:
1. Discuss the importance of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Powerpoint - The Ottoman Empire
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FIGURE 1.4
Another example of an aqueduct
https://docs.google.com/a/tcsedu.net/presentation/d/1iSKKygPDTLB3FVmKbY-GFnpjk6cYynK2UR66H2IFbkA/edi
t#slide=id.p14
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