Chapter 25: Africa, the Ottoman Empire, and the New Imperialism 1800–1914
Quiz for Document 25-1: Ottoman Reform from the Top Down
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317.1
Correct. The answer is a. The reforms sought to remove legal distinctions based on social and religious groups and to establish equality before the law as a core principle of Ottoman government.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The reforms sought to remove legal distinctions based on social and religious groups and to establish equality before the law as a core principle of Ottoman government.
Correct. The answer is c. Disputes between Muslims and non-Muslims went before Mixed Tribunals, which were public hearings in which each party had the same rights.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Disputes between Muslims and non-Muslims went before Mixed Tribunals, which were public hearings in which each party had the same rights.
Correct. The answer is d. Muslims and non-Muslims paid the same rates, as taxes were levied the same way for all citizens of the empire, regardless of class or religion.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Muslims and non-Muslims paid the same rates, as taxes were levied the same way for all citizens of the empire, regardless of class or religion.