Question

The Ottoman Empire was able to rule a huge empire of many different ethnic groups and religions for centuries because it __________. did not impose taxes on subject people forced all subjects to convert to Islam under fear of execution imposed a harsh dictatorship that closely controlled the people was tolerant of other religions and the customs of other ethnic groups

Answer 1

The Ottoman Empire was able to rule a huge empire of many different ethnic groups and religions for centuries because it was tolerant of other religions and the customs of other ethnic groups.