HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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They were united by Islam.
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Their military was strong and had access to gunpowder.
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They were united by Christianity.
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They had multiple leaders for the areas they ruled so the empire never got too large.
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Their government was centralized and they had one strong leader.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rise: Economic: Expansion of the economy due to trade and the introduction of new technology. Military: Increased military strength and organization, including the introduction of the Janissary corps. Political: Consolidation of power and increased centralization of authority under the Ottoman dynasty.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and longest lasting empires in history and was also very successful due to a powerful army, commendable leadership skills, and religious tolerance.
Detailed explanation-3: -As the Ottoman Empire expanded, it started gaining control of important trade routes. The capture of Constantinople (1453) to the Ottoman Turks was a key event. Along with their victory, they now had significant control of the Silk Road, which European countries used to trade with Asia.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Ottomans’ military success was largely based on the use of gunpowder. They replaced their archers on horseback with musket-carrying foot soldiers. They also were among the first people to use cannons as offensive weapons. Even heavily walled cities fell to an all-out attack by the Turks.