Ottoman Toleration

dhimmi

AKA People of the Book Christians and Jews "People of the Book" referring to the Bible Minority in the Ottoman Empire but still received religious tolerance

millet system

Separate courts of religious communities Millet is literally "nation" Each religious community had many functions put in their own hands (in charge of education, welfare, and personal law of their members) Good system for all

jizya

Special regulation that demanded Christians and Jews to pay a special tax, that was not paid by Muslims Restrictions of non muslim in Ottoman empire Kinda a benefit because they don't have to be in military

religious toleration

The Turks of the Ottoman Empire were muslims, but they did not force their religion on others. Turkish tolerance arose from both religious belief and practicality Ottoman tolerance was based on cleverness as well as on good will They were defending against the most likely cause of revolt by letting Jews and Christians practice their religions Tolerance became a ground basis for government