Apentix/AP World History/Unit 3: Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)/Question

AP World Historymediummcq1 pt

The devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire:

A.Collected Christian boys for conversion and training as Janissaries

B.Required Muslims to make a pilgrimage to Mecca

C.Distributed land to tribal leaders

D.Regulated trade with European merchants

Explanation

Core Concept

The devshirme system recruited Christian boys from the Balkans, converted them to Islam, and trained them for either the military (Janissaries) or civil administration.

Correct Answer

ACollected Christian boys for conversion and training as Janissaries

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