Explain what made the ottoman empire's control of east west trade routes so important

Which list states events of the mongol empire in the correct chronological order

Which of the islamic empires (ottomans, mughals, safavids) were the most influential and why?

The maps below show the middle east. which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right? populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.