The Ottoman System of Land Grants Was Similar to Those

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Ottoman system of land grants was similar to those in Mughal India and Spanish America in that all three imperial systems

• A) created a class of landed aristocrats
• B) relied on slave labor
• C) created free peasantry not tied to the land
• D) rewarded frontier warriors while preventing them from becoming independent aristocrats

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Definitions:

Cultural Imperialism

The imposition of one culture's beliefs, practices, and artifacts on another culture through media and consumer products rather than by direct military force.

Economic Strength

The capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, sustain growth, and maintain a strong financial standing.

Material Culture

Refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. These include buildings, tools, and artwork, representing the tangible or visible aspects of a society.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and improvements in tools, machines, techniques, and processes.