Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Political

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the political and economic disorder in the Ottoman Empire in the seventeenth century?

• A) The Mamluks in Egypt asserted political and commercial autonomy.
• B) The influence of merchants in Ottoman politics increased.
• C) The Koprulu reforms failed to reenergize the Ottoman government.
• D) The Ottoman sultans turned to the Safavids for military support.

---

Definitions:

Call Provision

Right of the issuer to buy a bond back from the investor before maturity at a specified price.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, often expressed as an annual percentage.

Mortgage Pass-Through

A type of security that pools mortgage loans and passes the principal and interest payments from borrowers to investors.

Mortgage Loans

Long-term loans used to purchase real estate property, secured by the property itself.