which of the following practices did the ottomans use to strengthen their state??

missionaries were sent to remote areas to generate wealth

the practice of religions other than islam was forbidden

gifts where given to those who converted to islam

christian children were enslaved and trained as mercenaries

im almost sure its christian children were enslved and trained as mercenaries

Absolutely not! I sure hope that isn't in your text materials!

My guess is that c is the best answer. You may find more information in this article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire

To determine the correct answer, let's go through each option one by one and examine the practices the Ottomans used to strengthen their state:

1. Missionaries were sent to remote areas to generate wealth: This option is not accurate. The Ottomans did not send missionaries to generate wealth. While they did engage in trade and commerce, it was primarily through established trade networks rather than missionary activities.

2. The practice of religions other than Islam was forbidden: This option is partially correct. The Ottomans practiced religious tolerance and allowed citizens of other faiths to freely practice their religions. However, Islam was the official state religion, so it enjoyed certain privileges and prominence.

3. Gifts were given to those who converted to Islam: This option is accurate. The Ottomans offered incentives to those who converted to Islam, such as gifts and economic opportunities. They believed that increasing the number of Muslim subjects would strengthen their state.

4. Christian children were enslaved and trained as mercenaries: This option is accurate. The practice of enslaving Christian children, particularly from conquered territories, and training them as soldiers or bureaucrats (known as the "Devshirme" system) was indeed used by the Ottomans. This practice aimed to recruit loyal subjects and ensure the stability and strength of their empire.

Considering the above explanations, the correct answer is indeed "Christian children were enslaved and trained as mercenaries."