Flashcards on The Fall of Constantinople and the Ottoman Conquest

Click on the flashcard to see the answer


When did the Fall of Constantinople and the Ottoman Conquest occur?

The Fall of Constantinople and the Ottoman Conquest occurred in 1453.

Who was the Ottoman sultan that led the siege of Constantinople?

Mehmed the Conqueror led the siege of Constantinople.

Which civilization controlled Constantinople before the Ottoman conquest?

The Byzantine Empire controlled Constantinople before the Ottoman conquest.

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

What strategic advantage did Constantinople possess?

Constantinople was located on a major trade route connecting Europe and Asia.

How long did the siege of Constantinople last?

The siege of Constantinople lasted for about 53 days.

What method did the Ottomans use to breach the city walls?

The Ottomans used massive cannon bombardment to breach the city walls.

Who was the last Byzantine emperor?

Constantine XI Palaiologos was the last Byzantine emperor.

What impact did the Fall of Constantinople have on Europe?

The Fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and increased Ottoman influence in Europe.

What major cultural and intellectual center was lost in the fall of Constantinople?

The fall of Constantinople resulted in the loss of the Library of Constantinople and other important cultural and intellectual treasures.

Who famously said, 'The city is fallen and taken from us' upon the fall of Constantinople?

Gennadius Scholarius, a Byzantine philosopher, famously said, 'The city is fallen and taken from us.'

What new name was given to Constantinople after its conquest by the Ottomans?

Constantinople was renamed Istanbul after its conquest by the Ottomans.

What impact did the fall of Constantinople have on the Age of Discovery?

The fall of Constantinople encouraged Western European powers to find alternative trade routes to Asia and led to increased exploration.

Who was the Ottoman general responsible for breaching the city walls of Constantinople?

Mehmed the Conqueror was the Ottoman general responsible for breaching the city walls of Constantinople.

What was the importance of the Fall of Constantinople in terms of Ottoman expansion?

The Fall of Constantinople marked a significant milestone in Ottoman territorial expansion and established their dominance in the region.

Share


Login to Save


Share



Login to Save


Test Your Knowledge


Who led the siege of Constantinople?



What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?



When did the Fall of Constantinople occur?



What method did the Ottomans use to breach the city walls?



Who was the last Byzantine emperor?



What was the impact of the Fall of Constantinople on Europe?



What was the new name given to Constantinople after its conquest by the Ottomans?



Who famously said, 'The city is fallen and taken from us' upon the fall of Constantinople?



What impact did the fall of Constantinople have on the Age of Discovery?



Who was the Ottoman general responsible for breaching the city walls of Constantinople?




Explore Other Decks


Made for Grade 8

Low Level Languages, High Level Languages and Translation Programs


View Deck
Made for Grade 8

Maria Manoru 'Charlotte Obtaining... 13 Points'


View Deck
Made for Grade 3

Meghan Mac Donald 'Judy Moody meets a new teacher'


View Deck

Explore More