Question

What role did the Janissaries serve in the rise of the Ottoman Empire?

They were the empire's wealthiest merchants.
They brought European science to the empire.
As slaves, they built roads and rowed ships.
They formed an important fighting corps.

Answer 1

The Janissaries were soldiers in the elite guard of the Ottoman Turks and helped develop a strong military. They trained as foot soldiers and served the sultan or Ottoman leaders.