How did the Ottoman Empire rule the people they conquered? They ignored the people who were not part of the Empire.

They made slaves of all the people in the countryside.

They let others rule and never interfered with politics.

They ruled with a light hand, adopting the systems that were already in place.

They ruled light hand, adopting the systems that were already in place.

Explanation:

They acted kindly toward the people they conquered. They ruled through local officials appointed by the sultan and often improved the lives of the peasants.

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