Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Ottoman Rulers

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the Ottoman rulers' stance toward regional differences within their territory?

• A) They demanded strict conformity to the Shiite branch of Islam.
• B) They were flexible and tolerant.
• C) Their policies forced the Turkish language upon both Arabs and Europeans.
• D) They abandoned control of rural areas to local authorities and focused their attention exclusively on controlling urban areas.

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