Which of the following best describes why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines? (1 point)
• They were already trading partners.
• Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood
• Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.
• The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them
1 answer
The most accurate description for why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines is that they were already trading partners.