What led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire? Select all that apply.

Question

A)
More people were leaving Islam and converting to Christianity.

B)
Sultans were less involved in government than they originally had been.

C)
Constant wars had depleted the national treasury.

D)
The rich were getting richer while the poor were getting poorer.

Answer 1

The decline of the Ottoman Empire can be attributed to several factors, and the following options are relevant:

B) Sultans were less involved in government than they originally had been.
C) Constant wars had depleted the national treasury.
D) The rich were getting richer while the poor were getting poorer.

Option A) "More people were leaving Islam and converting to Christianity" is less commonly cited as a significant factor in the decline of the Ottoman Empire compared to the other options.