Question

All of the following are correct about the Janissaries except

a. they were recruited from the Christian population of the Balkans.
b. they fought as on horseback as cavalry warriors.
c. they were converted to Islam.
d. they were infantry troops.
e. they used muskets.

Answer 1

The answer is B) they fought as on horseback as cavalry warriors.

Answer 2

All of the following are correct about the Janissaries except: b: they fought as on horseback as cavalry warriors. In fact, Janissaries were infantry troops. The janissaries were Turkish soldiers recruited from the young and healthy local Christian population in the Balkans, which were converted to Islam by force. They were than trained to serve the sultan, and were very well equipped. It is said that janissaries were very brutal and dangerous. The standing army composed of janissaries was formed in 1369. and existed until 1826.