Question

How did the growth of the Ottoman Empire impact European exploration during the Age of Discovery?(2 points)
Responses

It had no significant impact on European exploration, as Ottoman influence was limited to the Middle East.
It had no significant impact on European exploration, as Ottoman influence was limited to the Middle East.

It motivated overseas exploration as the Ottomans closed major trade routes and restricted access to the East.
It motivated overseas exploration as the Ottomans closed major trade routes and restricted access to the East.

It accelerated European exploration by creating a friendly environment for trade and cultural exchange.
It accelerated European exploration by creating a friendly environment for trade and cultural exchange.

It prompted European nations to form alliances with the Ottoman Empire, leading to joint exploration ventures.

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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**It motivated overseas exploration as the Ottomans closed major trade routes and restricted access to the East.**

The Ottoman Empire's control over key trade routes, particularly those connecting Europe to Asia, spurred European nations to seek alternative pathways to access valuable goods, leading to increased exploration and the eventual discovery of new lands.