Why was the Ottoman Empire so bad?

The Ottoman economy was disrupted by inflation, caused by the influx of precious metals into Europe from the Americas and by an increasing imbalance of trade between East and West.

What groups rebelled against the Ottoman Empire?

As nationalist movements gained momentum in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries, minorities within the Ottoman Empire such as the Greeks (1821-1832), Bulgarians (1876), and Serbians (1804-1817) revolted against the regime seeking various levels of autonomy and independence.

What was the social structure of the Ottoman Empire?

One of the most important features of Ottoman society was its cosmopolitan nature. The Empire’s subjects came from many different ethnic and religious groups. Non-Muslim religious groups were called millets and had a certain amount of internal autonomy in regulating their own economic, social, and legal affairs.

How was the Ottoman Empire divided between Muslims and Christians?

Ottoman society was divided between Muslims and non-Muslims, with Muslims theoretically having higher standing than Christians or Jews. During the early years of Ottoman rule, a Sunni Turkish minority ruled over a Christian majority, as well as a sizable Jewish minority.

How did the Ottoman Empire try to integrate conquered peoples?

Unlike the European nations, the Ottoman Empire made little attempt to integrate conquered peoples through cultural assimilation. Instead, Ottoman policy was to rule through the millet system, consisting of confessional communities for each religion.

How tolerant was the Ottoman Empire of 1492?

The Ottoman Empire was in general very tolerant of minorities, although there was some social discrimination. For example, when the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, many werewelcomed and resettled in the Ottoman Empire.