For the Ottomans,their Conquest of Constantinople Brought

question 73

Multiple Choice

For the Ottomans,their conquest of Constantinople brought:

• A) reduction in the demand for slaves because the size of the Ottoman army could now be reduced.
• B) vast new wealth, which greatly increased the population of the city.
• C) an economic crisis, as trade routes were redirected away from Constantinople.
• D) relatively little change to Ottoman society.
• E) a revitalization of Ottoman society with the realization that they could build an empire.

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