What prevented the Ottoman Turks from advancing further into Europe?
A) The strength of the eastern European armies was such that they could not conquer them.
B) The empire was so vast; they had to fight on too many fronts to maintain control. Therefore, they could not advance further into Europe.
C) The Ottomans realized that the eastern territory they had already seized provided enough resources for empire. They did not need to advance further.
D) The pleas of the peoples not to advance further but protect their borders and traditions stopped the sultan.
E) None of these
B
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