Because of Ottoman marriage and succession practices, who was often the most influential figure in the sultan's government?
A) his mother
B) his eldest sister
C) his wife
D) his favorite concubine
E) his eldest brother
Answer: A
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A. England and the Soviet Union. B. England and France. C. Australia and New Zealand. D. the Soviet Union and China. E. the Dutch and the Soviet Union.
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A. offering the Confederacy easy terms for peace B. forcing the Confederacy to surrender to escape total destruction C. avoiding decisive battles at all cost D. preventing civilian casualties
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