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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 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 had no significant impact on European exploration, as Ottoman influence was limited to the Middle East.
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The correct response is:
It motivated overseas exploration as the Ottomans closed major trade routes and restricted access to the East.
This reflects how the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and their control over key trade routes pushed European nations to seek alternative pathways to access the wealth of Asia, ultimately leading to the Age of Discovery.
