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Ottoman Empire
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History
9th Grade
05/09/2011

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Ottomans
Definition
Nomadic Turkish speaking groups that migrated from central Asia to Asia Minor
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Istanbul
Definition
Formerly Constantinople; Ottomans conquered and renamed it
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Sulieman the Magnificent
Definition
Turkish Sultan famous for creating a Golden age during the Ottoman Empire
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Sultan
Definition
Turkish ruler; "one with power"
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Shar'ia
Definition
Islamic system of law based on the Qu'ran which impacts all aspects of Turkish life
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Mosques
Definition
Islamic house of worship
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Janissaries
Definition
Elite military force in the Ottoman Empire
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Millets
Definition
Religious nations where non-Muslims could maintain their own religious traditions as long as they did not go against Muslim law
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