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.

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

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

Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.

This option highlights the strategic significance of trade relationships, regardless of political alliances, which would have been a pragmatic consideration for Mehmed II.

Answer 2

Are you sure

Answer 3

Yes, I am sure that the most accurate response is that Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines did. This answer reflects the strategic interests in trade that both parties valued, despite their political alignments.

While the other options present facets of the situation (the fact that they were already trading partners or the potential for Genoese betrayal), the fundamental reason for Mehmed II's continued trading relations would be the economic benefits involved, which transcended political alliances.