Question

Which was an effect of the Ottomans’ increasing control of trade between Europe and Asia? Europeans began searching for new sea routes to Asia. Conflict with the Mughal Empire increased, making long distance trade unsafe. Fewer people were willing to convert to Islam. Merchants along the Silk Road were less willing to trade with Europe.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Europeans began searching for new sea routes to Asia

Explanation:

The Ottoman Empire grew so powerful and wealthy as a result of its monopoly on trade in Europe and Asia that the Europeans were forced to look for new sea routes to Asia.

The Ottoman Empire had control of the Silk Road which was a major trading route and in order to survive, Europeans began to search for other In-roads to trade in Asia.