How was the ottoman empire viewed by outsiders

What were some of the most important native items adopted by europeans ? what impact did they have on european life ?

How many battles were confederate victories? (specifically: major battles)

What was the biggest difference between government in ancient athens and in ancient rome? rome was a direct democracy, and athens was not. athens allowed all citizens to vote, while rome was a republic. athens allowed women and slaves to vote, but rome did not. rome had a bicameral assembly, and athens did not.