Which historical factor explains the leading religion in Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (the countries shaded dark orange)?

Question

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Responses

The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.
The Byzantine empire once controlled these countries.

The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.
The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.

The Roman empire once controlled these countries.
The Roman empire once controlled these countries.

The Russian empire once controlled these countries.

Answer 1

The historical factor that explains the leading religion in Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is:

The Ottoman empire once controlled these countries.

The Ottoman Empire's influence is significant as it facilitated the spread of Islam in these regions, which remains the dominant religion today.