Question

How did the Ottomans most benefit from the expelled Spanish Jews in their empire?

These Jews included experienced soldiers who had served as high-ranking officers.


These Jews had useful information about inner workings of the Spanish government.


These Jews knew about valuable technology and had widespread financial connections.


These Jews were highly educated and could serve effectively in government positions.

Answer 1

These Jews knew about valuable technology and had widespread financial connections.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Jewish millets included many Jews who had been expelled from Spain in 1492. They brought international banking connections with them, plus a new technology for making cloth that helped the Ottoman empire finance its expansion.

Answer 2

These Jews had useful information about inner workings of the Spanish government.