Multiple choice

When the Ottomans gained control of the trade crossroads of Constantinople, Europeans ______.

  1. attacked the city.

  2. looked to the seas for new trade routes.

  3. stopped attempts to trade with the East.

  4. established their own trade routes through the city.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When the Ottoman Empire took control of Constantinople, they effectively controlled the land-based trade routes between Europe and Asia. This forced European powers to seek alternative maritime routes to the East, sparking the Age of Exploration.

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