The ottomans were a strong trading empire
through the mid-160os because they
(1) controlled access to the eastern mediterranean
sea
(2) had the most powerful navy in the world
(3) dominated west african caravan routes
(4) conquered most of asia

Wiiy is limportant to consider the historical context surrounding an event when making a historical interpretation? o a. a conclusion that does not consider context is a generalization rather than an interpretation. b. historical interpretations are not valid if they are written in a similar context as the event. o c. every historical interpretation must consider the long-term consequences of an event. o d. the setting of an event can provide insight into why it happened.