By the time the Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople in 1453, most of the Byzantine Empire had already fallen. Why did the Ottomans believe it was important to take Constantinople? A. The city's library held sacred Muslim texts. B. The city was a center of Asian commerce and finance. C. The city was a symbol of Christian fame and power. D. The city's prisons held many Muslim inmates.

What was a major reason Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453? A. The city was betrayed after the army changed sides. B. The city was weak after many years of constant attack. C. The city was betrayed after its ruler accepted a bribe. D. The city was weak after suffering an outbreak of plague.

20. What was the advantage of the location of Byzantine Empire's capital? A. It was strategically located between Asia and Europe. B. It had access to a large river valley for efficient transportation. C. It contained large tracts of fertile lands for agriculture. D. It served as a spiritual center for the Christian religion.

In their religious policy, the OttomansMultiple choice question.A)tolerated different religious groups.B)did not allow Jews to settle within their empire’s borders.C)made Christianity the official religion.D)allowed only Islam to be practiced.

The eastern Roman Empire had ____________ as its capital. Question 6Answera.Constantinopleb.Byzantiumc.Turkeyd.Anatolia

What caused widespread alarm among European rulers in 1453?Multiple Choicethe Treaty of TordesillasColumbus's arrival in the New WorldMartin Luther's protest against Catholic doctrineMehmet II's conquest of Constantinople