Which of the following best describes why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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.

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.

They were already trading partners.
They were already trading partners.

The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them.

Answer 1

The response that best describes why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines is:

They were already trading partners.

This option highlights the existing economic relationship that would have made it beneficial for Mehmed II to maintain trade, regardless of political alliances.