Question
What was a major reason Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453?
A.
The city was weak after many years of constant attack.
B.
The city was betrayed after the army changed sides.
C.
The city was weak after suffering an outbreak of plague.
D.
The city was betrayed after its ruler accepted a bribe.
A.
The city was weak after many years of constant attack.
B.
The city was betrayed after the army changed sides.
C.
The city was weak after suffering an outbreak of plague.
D.
The city was betrayed after its ruler accepted a bribe.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A major reason Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 was:
A. The city was weak after many years of constant attack.
While other factors contributed to the fall, such as the diminished population and resources after years of conflict, the city's defenses were significantly weakened, making it more vulnerable to the Ottoman siege.
A. The city was weak after many years of constant attack.
While other factors contributed to the fall, such as the diminished population and resources after years of conflict, the city's defenses were significantly weakened, making it more vulnerable to the Ottoman siege.