How did geography affect the ottoman empire?

Some major rivers like Danube and the Nile helped the development and growth of the empire, as did its location near the sea of Marmara, allowing them to instill taxes.

answer; ///the correct answer is,by introducing a merit system of nobility.

judaism, christianity and islam, are all abrahamic religions and therefore have in common the hebrew idea of a single god which is the source of all morality. the idea of the covenant is only related to judaism, while dharma is a concept of indian religions and the four noble truths are basic principles of buddhism.