Which of the following helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire?(1 point)

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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.

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 was expanding into Japan.
The Ottoman Empire was expanding into Japan.

The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.
The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.

Answer 1

The correct response that helps explain Sir William Eton’s interest in the Ottoman Empire is:

The Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes.

This response reflects the historical significance of the Ottoman Empire as a central hub for trade between Europe and Asia.