How was the power of the mamluks controlled?
a. They were required to leave the court after a certain age.
b. They could not serve in the royal guard.
c. Their children were banned from serving as mamluks because they were born as free Muslims.
d. They were not allowed to speak or read Arabic.
e. They were limited to being archers in the army.
c
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Which of these was true of Spain's role in the Indian Ocean?
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Which of the following is true about Magellan's expedition?
A. It was the first to sail around the world B. It discovered China C. It was the first to use specialized navigational equipment D. It converted Muslims to Christianity
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