AIT 103 (Cont'd) Flashcards
(57 cards)
During the reign of Selim I, the status of the sultan changed radically by annexing…?
Syria, Egypt and Arabia
With the conquest of Syria, Egypt and Arabia, Selim I became the protector of which cities?
Mecca-Medina
According to Sunni doctrine, what was true about the Caliphate and Selim I’s title?
It is not true that Selim claimed classical caliphate over the whole Islamic world
Which statement about Ottoman succession is NOT TRUE?
In his kanunname, Mehmed the Conqueror codified a practice giving priority to the oldest male
Which was NOT a component of Ottoman institutionalization?
Indian
What became the basic principle of Ottoman statecraft?
Justice
What principle meant protection against abuses of authority?
Justice
What was the Ottoman central imperial council in the classical age?
Divan-ı Hümayun
Who served as the sultan’s absolute deputy and chaired the Imperial Council?
Grand Vizier
Who was the head of the Ottoman Navy?
Kapudan Pasha
What was the basic administrative-military unit in the Ottoman provincial system?
Sancak
Who controlled the Sancakbeyis?
Beylerbeyis or the governors
Which system provided troops by maintaining centrally controlled cavalry?
Timar System
Who was a Sipahi?
Ottoman Cavalryman
What was the unit that administered a group of sancaks?
Beylerbeylik (Eyalet)
What were the two main classes in Ottoman society?
Askerî and Reaya
Who was NOT part of the Reaya class?
Janissaries
Who did NOT belong to the ruling (Askerî) class?
The merchants (tüccar)
Which statement about Ottoman class mobility is NOT TRUE?
They commonly welcomed movement from Reaya to military class
What describes the Devshirme?
Levy of Christian children for posts in palace or military
Which religious order were the Janissaries affiliated with?
Bektashi
Ottoman legal system was based on Şeriat and…?
Kanun/Örf
When were the Janissary corps formally organized?
During the Orhan Bey’s period in 14th century
Who executed both Şeriat and Kanun laws?
Kadi
