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 Scientific Revolution
B.
the European Renaissance
C.
the Golden Age of Islam
D.
the Age of Exploration

Answer 1

The events described in the passage led to D. the Age of Exploration. The fall of Constantinople allowed the Ottoman Empire to control key trade routes, prompting European nations to seek alternative routes to Asia, ultimately leading to the exploration of new territories.