Roman Empire = Byzantine Empire

Ottoman Empire
● The Ottoman state began in 1300
by a warrior for Islam.
● Ottomans enforced a strict Islamic
Code of Conduct and focused on
conquering land and trade routes.

Question:
What was the importance of the city of
Constantinople?
 Ottomans and Trade
● The Ottomans controlled what was traded between
European and Asia
● They often kept weapons from China to themselves
Question: Why would the Ottomans not trade weapons?
● How did the geographic location of the Ottoman Empire
help them?
● How did this harm the Europeans?
 Ottoman Society
● The Ottomans improved the life of those they
conquered:
○ had local officials rule
○ allowed religious freedom
○ improved the economy
● They allowed conquered people to join their
army and receive training, education and social
status
Question:
How did this help them grow their empire and trade
routes?
Ottoman Empire Reading & Chart
Use the reading to complete the chart
Exit Slip:
Answer the following question in a complete sentence or two.

How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Silk Road?

Assignments Turned In:

● Ottoman Empire chart (from today)
● Black Plague map (last class)
● Origins of Religion map (NOT the chart)
● Silk & Sand Roads worksheet
● Goal Setting worksheet