During the 16th century the ottoman empire grew extremely wealthy because the ottomans

A. Encouraged marriages between powerful Hindus and Muslims

B. Conquered the capital of the Byzantine Empire

C. Enforced Sharia law throughout the Mughal Empire

D. Controlled trade routes between Asia and Europe

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Virginia

16 May, 10:29

During the 16th century the ottoman empire grew extremely wealthy because the ottomans

A. Encouraged marriages between powerful Hindus and Muslims

B. Conquered the capital of the Byzantine Empire

C. Enforced Sharia law throughout the Mughal Empire

D. Controlled trade routes between Asia and Europe

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During the 16th century the ottoman empire grew extremely wealthy because the ottomans Controlled trade routes between Asia and Europe, they wholy controlled the silk road which led to it's decline

During the 16th century the ottoman empire grew extremely wealthy because the ottomansA. Encouraged marriages between powerful Hindus and MuslimsB. Conquered the capital of the Byzantine EmpireC. Enforced Sharia law throughout the Mughal EmpireD. Controlled trade routes between Asia and Europe