Which statement describes why the devshirme system was so important to
the ottoman empire?
a. it encouraged europeans to trade along routes that the ottoman
empire controlled and taxed.
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b. it protected the sultan's power by providing him with a group of
extremely loyal officials and soldiers.
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c. it ensured that gunpowder from china was always available for
use in ottoman guns and cannons.
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d. it allowed christians, the largest minority group in the ottoman
empire, to make their own laws.

Hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive aquatic plant and one of the most serious aquatic pests in florida. hydrilla has already been introduced to hundreds of bodies of water throughout florida, hydrilla is difficult to control because it grows rapidly and survives in many different water depths and conditions. hydrilla • describe how hydrilla affects native plant and animal species. include both a biotic and an abiotic limiting factor. • suggest one biotic and one abiotic recommendation that could slow the spread of hydrilla

When plants use sunlight to make food, the energy of sunlight is

What is the best conclusion based on this data? the hypothesis was not supported because the data indicated that fertilizing plants does not improve plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 5 milliliters of fertilizer per plant. the hypothesis was not supported; the data indicated that too much fertilizer can inhibit plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 15 milliliters of fertilizer per plant.