How were non-muslims treated in the ottoman empire during the early modern period? a. they were executed if they refused to convert to islam. b. they had to pay a tax but could practice their own religions. c. they were exiled if they refused to convert to islam. d. they could practice their religions only after five years of military service.

B. They had to pay a tax but could practice their own religions.

Option: B. They had to pay a tax but could practice their own religions.

Explanation:

The Non-Muslims in the Ottoman Empire were somewhat not treated as equal as Muslims. Christians and Jews were allowed to pay the jizya tax. Non- Muslims considered as dhimmi under the Millet system of the Ottoman Empire. Under the Ottoman rule, non-Muslim like Christians (Orthodox) and Jews were allowed to practice their religion with certain conditions.

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