Which of the following best describes why Mehmed II continued to trade with the Genoese despite their alliance with the Byzantines?(1 point)
Responses
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
Mehmed II understood the importance and benefits of maintaining trade with the Genoese, just as the Byzantines understood.
They were already trading partners.
They were already trading partners.
The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them.
The Genoese betrayed the Byzantines, so the Ottomans trusted them.
Genoa was also a Muslim kingdom and its similar faith made it a natural ally.