SkillBuilder discussion Using historical sources 1. What does Abu Zayd pleads before the Qadi ofMa’arra tell us about cadis in the Ottoman legal system? 2. How does Abu Zayd’s portrayal reflect fourteenth-century Ottoman social and legal practices? 3. How do the Ottoman legal proceedings compare with modern court systems?
SOURCE3 Abu Zayd pleads before the Qadi of Ma’arra (1334), unknown painter, Maqamat al-Hariri, Austrian National Library. A cadi hears a case in an Ottoman court.
The empire’s military strength came from its professional army, particularly the elite Janissary corps. Unlike other armies that relied on seasonal farmers or mercenaries, the Janissaries were full-time soldiers trained from childhood. The Ottomans were also known for their military technology, especially their use of cannons and innovative siege warfare tactics.
4.3 SkillBuilder activity COMMUNICATING Imagine you are a new Ottoman governor in charge of a province that includes: • three different religious groups • people speaking four different languages • both farmers and nomadic herders • rich coastal cities and poor mountain villages. Your task: Construct a plan to govern this province successfully. Discuss how you will: • collect taxes fairly • keep peace between different groups • protect trade routes • deal with local disputes. Outline three new laws that would help solve specific problems in your province. Share your plan with a partner and discuss : • what problems might arise • how you could solve them • what you could learn from Ottoman methods of governing. Extension: Present your plan to the class as if you were reporting to the Sultan’s Imperial Council.
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