THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

The Ottoman Empire began in 1299, in Turkey, which is located in southwestern Asia.

The empire later grew and included parts of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Growth Of the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire grew fast by taking

over many regions. Soon it was one of the largest empires in

the world. By 1451, the Ottomans ruled many cities

in the Middle East and Europe. In 1453, the Ottomans took

Constantinople the former Capital of the Byzantine Empire (later called Istanbul located in present day Turkey).

Constantinople was the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

It was one of the largest cities of the time.

The Fall of Constantinople: 1453

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia - interior

The Golden Age of the Ottomans

The 16th Century (1500’s) was the best time for Ottomans… Suleyman, the son of Selim I, ruled from

1520 to 1566. He expanded the empire **The Ottoman Empire is best known for

spreading Islam throughout parts of the world

**Suleman died in 1566, by which time he was the best known Muslim leader in the world.

All Ottoman rulers followed Islam

Suleiman the Magnificent:(1520-1566)

Suleiman’s Signature

The Ottoman Capital -- Constantinople

“Golden Horn” from space

Impact of Ottomans—

Spread of Islamic Religion Ottomans controlled many important

trade routes Europe & Asia were linked together by

Ottoman trade routes---this helped spread the Islamic culture and religion

Many countries saw the Ottomans as a threat because they were so powerful

Christians did not want the Ottomans to spread Islam

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque - interior

Decline and End of Ottoman… By the 20th century, the Ottoman Empire

was weak.

It sided with the losing side during World War I, which fought against the Allied powers of England, France, Russia, and the United States.

World War I Alliances: 1914-1918

Two Armed CampsCentral Powers:Allied Powers:

Decline and End of Ottoman… After World War I ended the Ottoman Empire

was crushed & it broke up…shortly after and the land was split between European nations.

Soon after World War I ended, Middle Eastern nations were formed in the land that was once known as the Ottoman Empire.

Europeans Carve Up the Ottoman Empire After WW1