Why Did Constantinople Finally Succumb to Invasion in 1453 When

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why did Constantinople finally succumb to invasion in 1453 when it had withstood so many invasions in the past?

• A) Traitors from within betrayed the city to the enemy.
• B) Its European trading partners failed to assist in its defense.
• C) The invading Arab armies vastly outnumbered the Greek defenders.
• D) The use of cannons allowed its walls to be breached.

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