Which of the following helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire?(1 point) Responses The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan. The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan. He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy. He believed the Ottoman Empire had a superior form of democracy. The Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto. The Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto. The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.

This option highlights the strategic importance of the Ottoman Empire in terms of trade and commerce, which would have piqued the interest of individuals like Sir William Eton.