Multiple choice

Which of the following was a sign of trouble in the Ottoman Empire?

  1. Taxes and corruption decreased

  2. The bureaucracy spent too much time addressing everyone

  3. Privileged groups dominated the government

  4. Esma'il mandated conversion to the Sunni faith
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the Ottoman Empire declined, the central government weakened, allowing privileged groups like the janissaries and local officials to exert undue influence and corruption.

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