The state that Europeans came to eye like greedy creditors around a rich man's deathbed was the _______ Empire.

Question

The state that Europeans came to eye like greedy creditors around a rich man's deathbed was the _______ Empire.
A.	Ottoman 
B.	Russian
C.	Austrian
D.	Persian

I'm not sure what the answer is.

Ms. Sue · Answer

It probably was not Persian. The other three empires fit -- depending upon the time period involved.

anonymous · Answer

I thought it was Russia but im not positive.

Ms. Sue · Answer

I assume this is an exam that covers a wide time period. The best I can suggest is that you go back through your text materials to find the words "greedy creditors."