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why did the ottoman rulers stop European traders from using traditional land route? |
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Answer» Because the Ottomans were definitely Muslim, having got the religion from the Arabs. So, they viewed the Christianity of Europe as an "infidel" religion, and regarded Europe as an enemy. And obviously, you wouldn't want the enemy to use trade routes that ran inside of their territory. Before the Crusades, pilgrims were still allowed to enter the Holy Land, but that area was only on the edge of Ottoman territory. Because of this blockage of trade routes, European sailors had to chart a sea route around Africa, ultimately resulting in Columbus's landmark 1492 voyage |
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