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Economics and Trade in the Ottoman Empire

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Economics and Trade in the Ottoman Empire

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Since the Ottoman had so much control over the Mediterranean they were capable of trading goods such as silk, spices, furs, tobacco and cotton.

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The culture of the Ottoman Empire changed over the many centuries and adapted with the countries it conquered.

Jewelry from the Ottoman Empire was very high quality and would be gifted at weddings as a from of savings.

The Ottomans had native musical traditions along with classical music that incorporated things from countries that were conquered.

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European Influence on the Ottoman Empire

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European Influence on the Ottoman Empire

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The Russo-Turkish that were fought for control over the eastern mediterranean.

Germany allies with the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.

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The millet system was a new share of power in the Empire where the ruler would give certain people the ability to rule over small cities. These cities would usually be of a certain religion such as Judaism or Christianity.

Most of the Empire fell under the Islamic faith but aloud for people to practice other faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, and Buddhism.

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The rulers of the Ottoman were usually very good military leaders that were capable of leading their soldiers to victory.

The Ottoman Empire didn't tax that much money on its citizens and even when they were taxed the amount wasn't very high.

They also had a freedom of belief system where you were aloud to practice other religions besides Islam.

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The Ottomans invented many surgical tools that are still in use today such as the scalpel, forceps and the catheter.
The Ottoman alliance with

Germany was a big part of Germany's war machine because of the fierce soldiers from the Ottoman.