RELIGST 2FF3 Final: Exam Review Part 2: Short Answer Question Prep
9 Dec 2016
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To answer this question you must be able to define the meaning and character of dynastic governance in each state and provide specific examples of religious beliefs and practices that show the influence of religion. The ottomans and france varied in their religion and governance. The ottomans were muslim and were ruled by a sultan, the french were. In france, once the king passes away the crown is passed down to a son or brother. Whereas the ottomans participate in fratricide, through which sons of the sultan will kill their brothers and even their father to become the sultan. Sultan"s often move their sons away in fear that they will try to murder them to attain rulership. This contributes to the stereotypes about otto- mans being savage and emphasizes the militaristic empire. The coronation is a highly religious and becoming the king is a divine right.
