Question

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

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

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

Answer 1

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

Brief explanation: After the Ottoman capture of Constantinople (1453) and their expansion, overland trade routes to Asia became more difficult, expensive, or controlled by Ottoman middlemen. European powers (notably Portugal and Spain) therefore sought new sea routes to Asia and spice markets, fueling the Age of Discovery.