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They were already trading partners.
They were already trading partners.
Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.
Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them.
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The best response to why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines is:
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
This response highlights the practical reasoning behind trade relationships, focusing on economic benefits rather than political alliances.
