What was the relationship between the Ottoman Empire's power and the rise of European exploration? OA. The Ottomarn Empire had enough wealth to sponsor scientific research, leading to the discovery of technology that allowed for exploration. B. The Ottoman Empire's powerful navy controlled much of the open sea, delaying European exploration for several centuries. C. The Ottoman Empire demonstrated the success of colonization, leading Europeans to search for colonies of their own. OD. The Ottomans taxed European goods coming through Asia, motivating Europeans to seek new trade routes by sea to Asia.​

OD: The Ottomans taxed European goods coming through Asia, motivating Europeans to seek new trade routes by sea to Asia.

Explanation:

Other than the ocean, the only way for European traders to get to the other side of Asia was through the Ottoman Empire. If you take look at the map (I’ve attached below), the Ottoman Empire controlled the area between Europe and Asia. Therefore European countries decided to find a different route to the Asian countries without getting taxed. The only other route possible was to travel through the seas.

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