Ottoman scientists considered scientific study a form of religious devotion and conducted research in a variety of areas, especially medicine and astronomy. Science was strictly controlled by religious authorities, who could suppress discoveries that contradicted religious doctrine. Scientific research was restricted to Muslims; bright students who were members of a millet had to convert to Islam to participate. Ottoman military technology got better over time, but weaponry became heavier and required new methods of transportation.

Learn Ottoman scientists considered scientific study a form of religious devotion and conducted research in a variety of areas, especially medicine and astronomy. Science was strictly controlled by religious authorities, who could suppress discoveries that contradicted religious doctrine. Scientific research was restricted to Muslims; bright students who were members of a millet had to convert to Islam to participate. Ottoman military technology got better over time, but weaponry became heavier and required new methods of transportation and more in World History 2

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