Which of the Following Was the Most Important Factor in the Ottoman

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the most important factor in the Ottoman triumph over their rivals?

• A) Speaking Arabic allowed the Ottomans to communicate effectively with neighboring states.
• B) All competing rivals of the Ottomans had been destroyed by the Mongols.
• C) The Ottomans integrated diverse religious groups and adapted techniques of administration from the Byzantines.
• D) The Ottoman expansion was characterized by state craft and trade,not warfare.

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