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?

Question

A.
The city's library held sacred Muslim texts.
B.
The city's prisons held many Muslim inmates.
C.
The city was a center of Asian commerce and finance.
D.
The city was a symbol of Christian fame and power.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. The city was a symbol of Christian fame and power.

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and held significant symbolic and strategic importance. Capturing it not only represented a victory over Christianity but also solidified the Ottomans' power and influence in the region.