Why did conquering Constantinople strengthen the Ottoman empire? (1 point) Responses It helped in overcoming the Safavids. It helped in overcoming the Safavids. It allowed expansion into Africa. It allowed expansion into Africa. It gave the Ottomans a trading center and a governmental and cultural capital. It gave the Ottomans a trading center and a governmental and cultural capital. It prevented the rise of Portuguese and European navies. It prevented the rise of Portuguese and European navies.
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The correct response is: It gave the Ottomans a trading center and a governmental and cultural capital.
Conquering Constantinople in 1453 allowed the Ottoman Empire to control a strategic location that served as a bridge between Europe and Asia, enhancing trade and consolidating their power. Additionally, it established Istanbul as a crucial capital for governance and culture.
