Which of the following was the most important factor in the rise of the Ottoman Empire?
A) Speaking Arabic allowed the Ottomans to communicate with neighboring tribes.
B) The Ottomans had an intensive agricultural base, which led to a large population.
C) Mongol forays into Anatolia destabilized the region.
D) The Red Turban revolt transpired.

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The Mongol invasions and forays into Anatolia during the 13th and early 14th centuries significantly destabilized the region, creating a power vacuum that facilitated the rise of the Ottoman Empire. This chaos allowed the Ottomans, initially a small principality at the frontier of the Byzantine Empire, to expand their territory as they filled the void left by retreating or collapsing local powers.

Which of the Following Was the Most Important Factor in the Rise