Under , the Ottomans saw great advancement in the arts, architecture, and law. He also expanded the empire into . Hürrem Sultan wrote political letters and funded construction projects, including a for women.The Ottoman Empire created a complex and efficient system. Ottoman sultans also promoted religious .One effect of Ottoman expansion was that almost all goods traded between merchants from passed through Ottoman hands.
Ottoman expansion brought important trade routes linking Europe and Asia under Ottoman control. As a result, goods traded between merchants from Europe and Asia often passed through Ottoman territory. The correct choice is “Europe and Asia.”
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