Question

Which of the following helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire?(1 point)
Responses

The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.
The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.

The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan.
The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan.

He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy.
He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy.

The Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto.

Answer 1

The correct response that helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire is:

**The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.**

This option highlights the strategic and economic significance of the Ottoman Empire during that period, which would be a primary reason for interest in its affairs.