Which of the Following Helped to Destabilize the Ottoman Empire

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helped to destabilize the Ottoman Empire during the seventeenth century?

• A) Mughal invaders took over large amounts of Ottoman territory in the eastern part of the empire.
• B) The Ottomans lacked the initiative to make needed administrative reforms.
• C) The Ottoman population was declining due to diseases from the Americas, leaving it too weak to resist foreign encroachment.
• D) Military campaigns and a growing population strained the empire's resources.

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