Which of the following was the MAJOR reason why the Ottoman Empire was so successful in their expansion during the 15th & 16th centuries?
A) The surrounding people were too afraid of the Ottoman to oppose
them.
B) Due to trade the people of the surrounding area did not want to
defend themselves against the Ottomans.
C) The Ottomans were tolerant of diversity and believed in
assimilation, so as long as the conquered followed the Ottomans
Laws they were left to their own traditions.
D) The Ottomans destroyed their enemies.