The Majority of Ottoman Slaves Were Christians Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

The majority of Ottoman slaves were Christians because:

• A) Christians were generally out of favor in Ottoman society.
• B) Christians in Ottoman society were from a lower socioeconomic class.
• C) Jews were "People of the Book" and thus could hold positions of power or be held as slaves.
• D) Muslims were the only people who could work in business or governmental posts.
• E) Muslims were not permitted to enslave other Muslims.

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