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The Ottoman practice of recruiting Christian boys, converting them to Islam, and training them for administrative and military roles was known as:

42. The Ottoman practice of recruiting Christian boys, converting them to Islam, and training them for administrative and military roles was known as:

1. Millet System
2. Devshirme
3. Janissary System
4. Tanzimat

Answer

The correct answer is: B) Devshirme

Explanation

The Devshirme system involved the recruitment and conversion of Christian boys for various roles in the Ottoman Empire.