What Event Occurred in the Byzantine Empire in the Late

question 30

Multiple Choice

What event occurred in the Byzantine Empire in the late fifteenth century that limited Europe's access to spices from the East?

• A) The Safavid emperor ordered a full-scale invasion of the remaining Byzantine territories.
• B) Mongolian soldiers raided the Byzantine capital, killing the emperor.
• C) Venetian merchants took control of the Byzantine portion of the Silk Road.
• D) Ottoman armies conquered Constantinople and took control of trade routes to the East.

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