Question

14. What was a purpose of the devshirme system?

A. To convert Shi'a Muslims to Sunni
B. To provide soldiers and bureaucrats
C. To enable efficient tax collection
D. To establish fair land distribution

Answer 1

B. To provide soldiers and bureaucrats. Sorry if this is wrong!

Step-by-step explanation:

Christian boys were drafted to be slaves for the sultan; they were trained and educated as soldiers and bureaucrats, happened under the Devshirme system. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.