The Fall of Constantinople and the Continuing Religious Wars in Europe

question 7

Multiple Choice

The fall of Constantinople and the continuing religious wars in Europe facilitated

• A)Ottoman expansion into Europe.
• B)Ottoman expansion into Russia.
• C)the alliance between the Ottoman Empire and Venice to take back Cyprus.
• D)the blockade of the Aegean Sea.
• E)the continued expansion of Protestants into the old Byzantine Empire.

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Definitions:

Palace Chapel

A chapel located within a palace, serving as a place of worship primarily for the royal court.

Aachen

A city in western Germany known for its historical significance as the residence of Charlemagne and the site of his Palatine Chapel, a masterpiece of Carolingian architecture.

Old Saint Peter's

A basilica that once stood on the spot where the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City is located today, originally constructed during the 4th century.

San Vitale

An important early Christian Byzantine basilica in Ravenna, Italy, known for its rich mosaics and significance in the development of Byzantine architecture.