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They were already trading partners.
They were already trading partners.
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.
Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.
The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them.
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The best response to why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines is:
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
This option highlights the practical considerations of trade and economic relationships that transcended political alliances.
