What religion did Francis I controversially ally with?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Answer
Islam was the religion that Francis I controversially allied with. This alliance was seen as highly unusual and dangerous at the time, as the Ottoman Empire was a major threat to Europe. However, Francis I believed that an alliance with the Ottomans would help him to secure his position in Europe and to counter the power of the Habsburgs.
Francis I of France: The Renaissance Monarch Quiz
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