Question

During the Renaissance, the position of the Italian peninsula near the Eastern Mediterranean encouraged trade with
A.
the Safavid Empire.
B.
the Ottoman Empire.
C.
the Songhai Empire.
D.
the Russian Empire.

Answer 1

During the Renaissance, the position of the Italian peninsula near the Eastern Mediterranean encouraged trade with **B. the Ottoman Empire**. The Ottomans controlled significant trade routes and cities that were crucial for commerce between Europe and Asia.