Answer:
The Ottomans taxed goods coming through Asia, which motivated Europeans to find trade routes by sea.
This is how was European exploration influenced by the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire:
Ottoman empire was having one of the largest and the most powerful naval military which made their attacks strong and powerful. This challenged the Europeans to try their hands in this field which later on aided them in winning battles.
Ottoman developed and used many navigational tools which aided them in their journey through the seas and oceans this inspired Europeans to do research in the field of navigational equipments.
Ottoman Empire made mainland trade route to India and China (most of all silk rode) regulated and after conquest of Hungary silk rode. Ottomans charged taxes for the goods which was coming through Asia and it later aided Europeans to find the trade route to Asia.
