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Match the following definitions and terms by placing the letter that identifies the best definition in the blank space next to the term. Match the following definitions and terms by placing the letter that identifies the best definition in the blank space next to the term.


Definitions:

Byzantine Empire

An empire (330–1453) originating from the eastern part of the Roman Empire, centered around its capital Constantinople, known for its rich culture and as a bulwark of Orthodox Christianity.

Constantinople

The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, known as a strategic and economic hub, later conquered by the Ottomans and renamed Istanbul.

Ottoman Turks

Refers to the people from the Ottoman Empire, a vast and powerful empire that spanned parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia from the late 13th century until its dissolution after World War I.

Gunpowder

A mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, used in the past as a propellant in firearms and as an explosive.

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