The Fall of Constantinople and Its Impact on Europe

What was the primary concern for Venetian and Genoese traders upon hearing about the fall of Constantinople?

• The historical significance of the city

• The impact on their trade routes

• The religious implications

• The potential for Ottoman expansion

Why did Pope Nicholas V call for a crusade after the fall of Constantinople?

• To unite the Christian churches

• To prevent the Ottomans from advancing north

• To expand the papal territories

• To establish a new trade route

How did the fall of Constantinople affect the Holy Roman Empire's view of the Byzantine Empire?

• It resulted in increased trade

• It strengthened their alliance

• It led to a declaration of war

• It ended any claims of being the true Roman successor

What was the reaction of the French and English monarchs to the fall of Constantinople?

• They immediately sent troops to aid the Byzantines

• They were too occupied with their own conflicts

• They formed an alliance with the Ottomans

• They declared a national day of mourning

How did Moscow view the fall of Constantinople?

• As a chance to expand their territory into Europe

• As a reason to ally with the Ottomans

• As an opportunity to become the new center of Orthodox Christianity

• As a threat to their sovereignty