Who Were the Janissaries

Multiple Choice

Who were the Janissaries?

A) a reforming order of French Catholics who made a lasting impact during the French civil war
B) elite household guards who helped religious leaders overthrow the sultan of the Ottoman Empire
C) Jewish figures who claimed to be the Messiah and engaged in mission work throughout the Mediterranean
D) a parliamentary group that fought for religious toleration in Britain
E) mercenaries who were known for protecting the French monarchy at all costs