Which empire ruled Palestine from the early sixteenth century until the First World War?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Ottoman Empire, ruled from Istanbul for about four centuries
- Step 1: Ottoman forces took the region from the Mamluks in 1516-1517. Step 2. Ottoman rule lasted until British forces took Palestine in 1917-1918. Answer: The Ottoman Empire. Why not the others: the Byzantine and Abbasid states ended long before, and Britain came later.
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