Question

Answer all questions given under the heading.

Fall of Constantinople.

1. Who captured Constantinople?
2. What was the result?
3. Who moved towards the Italian City states?
4. What was promoted by them?

Answer 1

1. In 1453 A.D. Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was captured by the Ottoman Turks.
2. This acted as a catalyst for the birth of the Renaissance. It also led to the discovery of new land routes.
3. Following the Turkish occupation, a number of scholars, artists, and artisans left Constantinople moving towards the Italian city-states.
4. Their presence and encouragement promoted the study of classical literature and art of Greeks and Romans.