It protected the sultan's power by providing him with a group of extremely loyal officials and soldiers is why the Devshirme system was so important to the Ottoman Empire. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D". I hope the answer comes to your help.
Answer:
Marcus leapt up to grab the kitten before the bicycle could hit it.
Explanation:
Because Marcus assumed the bycycle could hit it before it did. (sorry if this is wrong)
