Question

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

Answer 1

During the Renaissance, the position of the Italian peninsula near the Eastern Mediterranean encouraged trade with **D. the Ottoman Empire**. The Ottomans controlled significant trade routes and cities in the region, which were vital for commerce and cultural exchange during that period.