Ottoman EmpireBy: Miles A, Tessa H, Emily C, Brittney B

Social Generally tolerant of other religions

Waged long and vicious war with the Safavid Empire of Persia

Conquest and expanding into other countries

Many boys were trained for military service They became an elite fighting force called

the janissaries

Military

Economics Rich lands Successful Trading Cities Military & Government do not taxes The working class paid taxes

Political Sultans had absolute power Used Meritocracy system