Which descriptions of the Ottoman Empire are accurate? Choose all answers that are correct.

a. at its height, included territory that is now part of Turkey, Greece, and Egypt

b. had a brief moment of glory before being conquered by Mongols

c. founded by Osman in the thirteenth century

d. as Sunni Muslims, experienced frequent conflict with Safavid Shi'ites

e. expanded through Africa and Asia but could not successfully invade Europe

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Katrina Taylor

14 June, 17:11

Which descriptions of the Ottoman Empire are accurate? Choose all answers that are correct.

a. at its height, included territory that is now part of Turkey, Greece, and Egypt

b. had a brief moment of glory before being conquered by Mongols

c. founded by Osman in the thirteenth century

d. as Sunni Muslims, experienced frequent conflict with Safavid Shi'ites

e. expanded through Africa and Asia but could not successfully invade Europe

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Williamson · Answer 1

"a. at its height, included territory that is now part of Turkey, Greece, and Egypt" would be the best answer. The key to much of the Empire's success was that its rulers were fairly tolerant of individual religions.