How did the expansion of the Ottoman Empire affect global trade? Ottoman traders were unable to purchase goods from Europe.
Virtually all goods between Europe and the Silk Road passed through Ottoman hands.
Ottoman traders controlled overland trade in the region but depended on European shipping for sea routes.
Ottoman traders gained a monopoly on the spice trade.

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