Correct. The answer is a. Busbecq believed that the custom was meant to protect the sultan from humiliation if he was defeated or captured by an enemy. This interpretation was, however, incorrect. The custom was actually meant to prevent elite families from gaining too much influence.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Busbecq believed that the custom was meant to protect the sultan from humiliation if he was defeated or captured by an enemy. This interpretation was, however, incorrect. The custom was actually meant to prevent elite families from gaining too much influence.

Correct. The answer is c. Since all sons know that only one can survive, each son naturally sees his brothers as enemies.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Since all sons know that only one can survive, each son naturally sees his brothers as enemies.

Correct. The answer is d. Ottoman women could divorce their husbands if they were not provided with the necessities of life. They could also initiate a divorce if their husbands engaged in "unnatural behavior."

Incorrect. The answer is d. Ottoman women could divorce their husbands if they were not provided with the necessities of life. They could also initiate a divorce if their husbands engaged in "unnatural behavior."

Correct. The answer is b. Even when proof had been acquired of Bajazet's intent to seize power, Hürrem was able to convince the sultan to forgive him.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Even when proof had been acquired of Bajazet's intent to seize power, Hürrem was able to convince the sultan to forgive him.