Based on the map, how did the location of the Ottoman empire help it expand?

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Responses

It was located a meeting point between Asia and Europe.
It was located a meeting point between Asia and Europe.

Its location protected it from invaders from southwest Asia.
Its location protected it from invaders from southwest Asia.

It was seperated from Europe by the Black Sea.
It was seperated from Europe by the Black Sea.

It controlled the water route across the Mediterranean Sea.

It controlled the water route across the Mediterranean Sea.