In 1453, the Ottoman Empire captured the city of Constantinople, the capital of the Christian Byzantine Empire. The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, which had existed for over 1,000 years. As a result, the Ottoman Empire controlled most of the trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Question

The events described in the passage led to which new historical era?
A.
the Age of Exploration
B.
the Scientific Revolution
C.
the European Renaissance
D.
the Golden Age of Islam

Answer 1

The events described in the passage led to A. the Age of Exploration. The fall of Constantinople and the Ottoman control over trade routes prompted European nations to seek new maritime routes to Asia, ultimately leading to the exploration and discovery of new lands.