Question

question 23 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (04.05r mc) what role did the ottoman empire play in the age of exploration? it provided direct funding for some of the early explorers. it motivated the european powers to find an alternative route to asia. ottoman ships frequently engaged with sailors on the atlantic. it provided the design for the caravel, the ship that made the exploration possible

Explanation:

The Ottoman Empire controlled key trade routes to Asia. This made European powers seek alternative routes (like sea routes) to access Asian goods. European explorers were not funded by the Ottomans. The caravel was a Portuguese ship design. Ottoman ships were mainly in the Mediterranean and did not frequently engage with sailors on the Atlantic.

Answer:

It motivated the European powers to find an alternative route to Asia.