Question

1. how did the ottoman empire affect global trade? it refused to trade with europe and maintained its partnerships south and east asia as its only allies. it created the first free trade zones between europe and asia along the original silk road route. it spread capitalism from europe throughout its empire and as far east as india and china. it encouraged european nations to invest in oceanic travel for a faster means of transportation.

Explanation:

The Ottoman Empire controlled key land - trade routes. By imposing high taxes on goods passing through its territory, it made over - land trade more expensive. This encouraged European nations to seek alternative, oceanic routes for trade, investing in oceanic travel for faster and more cost - effective transportation.

Answer:

It encouraged European nations to invest in oceanic travel for a faster means of transportation.