Question

summarizing information directions: short answer answer each of the following questions in the space provided. 11. what factors led to the demise, or end, of the byzantine empire and the rise and growth of the ottoman empire? 12. how would you describe the political and social structure of the ottoman empire? 13. what issue created conflicts between the ottomans and the safavids?

Explanation:

1. The Byzantine Empire's demise was due to factors like military conquests (e.g., by the Ottomans), internal political strife, economic decline, and the Fourth Crusade's sacking of Constantinople. The rise and growth of the Ottoman Empire was facilitated by military - strength, strategic location, effective governance, and expansionist policies.
2. The Ottoman Empire had a complex political structure with a sultan as the supreme leader, a central bureaucracy, and provincial governors. Socially, it was a multi - ethnic and multi - religious society with a hierarchical structure including the ruling elite, military, religious scholars, and commoners.
3. Conflicts between the Ottomans and the Safavids were mainly due to religious differences (Sunni - Shia divide), territorial disputes over regions like Mesopotamia, and competition for influence in the Middle East.

Answer:

1. Factors for Byzantine demise: military conquests, internal strife, economic decline. Ottoman rise factors: military strength, strategic location, governance.
2. Political: sultan - led with bureaucracy and governors. Social: multi - ethnic/religious, hierarchical.
3. Conflicts due to: religious differences (Sunni - Shia), territorial disputes, influence competition.