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Question
What role did the victory of the Turks over Constantipole play in the rise of the Renaissance.
Solution
Constantinople fell into the hands of the Turks in AD 1453. Many Greek and Roman Scholars were forced to Rome and other parts of Europe with their manuscripts. They spread the knowledge of Greek culture to European countries.
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