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Which empire took control of the Constantinople in 1453 the ottomans why was this a problem for European merchants?
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∙ 9y agoThe Fall of Constantinople meant that the Turks would be in complete control of the land routes to East Asia as well as Mediterranean trade routes. This meant that European leaders would focus on using water routes to get direct access to Asia. This directly led to Western European dominance when America was discovered because (1) those countries were physically the closest of the major Old World nations to the Americas and (2) those countries had spent fifty years perfecting fleet-building and navigation which made them ideally suited to intercontinental colonization.
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When did Islam control constantinople?
The Latin Empire of Constantinople ruled from 1204 to 1261, when Michael VIII Palaiologos managed to reclaim the city from the Italians.
Europeans were in control of constantinople at the end of?
* The Fourth Crusade...(".")
A monopoly on trade between the eastern mediterranean and Europe was held by the merchants who?
Depending on the period of history you are talking about it may vary. From about 1000 to about 1500 control of trade between the Eastern Medniterranean (mainly Constantinople) was under the control of Italian merchants. Italy was not a unified nation but consisted of a collection of city states such as Milan, Genoa and Venice. Each had some control of the trade goods entering Europe, especially over spices which the Europeans had discovered during the Crusades (1095-1292).
What african city came under ottoman control after 1451?
constantinople
What Muslim Empire captured Constantinople in 1453?
The Ottomans were the responsible for the conquest on the 29 May 1453. Specifically, Sultan Mehmed II el-Fatih (the Opener/Conqueror) of the Ottoman Empire was the leader who broke the defenses of Constantinople and brought it under Ottoman control.
Who was in control of the fall of Constantinople?
Constantine lead the Byzantines and Mehmed led the Ottomans.
Why was the location of Constantinople's important?
It gave the Ottomans control of trade between the Mediterranean and Black seas
Why was the Constantinople's location important?
It gave the Ottomans control of trade between the Mediterranean and Black seas
When did Islam control constantinople?
The Latin Empire of Constantinople ruled from 1204 to 1261, when Michael VIII Palaiologos managed to reclaim the city from the Italians.
What was the capital of byzantine empire?
The Capital of the Byzantine Empire was originally called Byzantium before being renamed as Constantinople (which was its name during its control by the Byzantine Empire) and renamed by Ottomans as Istanbul afterwards. Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine empire
What European city or cities came under Ottomsn control after 1451?
a lot.... but Constantinople (nowadays Istanbul) is the most famous one.
Why did European rulers and merchants what to control the islands of southeast Asia?
the europeans wanted to be known like a famous person so they wanted to take control! yeahhh boyyy!
What crusade were the europeans in control of constantinople at the end?
The fourth crusade that the Europeans were in control of constantinople at the end.
How did things change for the european merchants and travellers to the holy land when the seljuk turks took control?
im guessing your from monty hi school
How did things change for European merchants and travellers to the Holy Land when the Seljuk Turks took control?
im guessing your from monty hi school
Why was the location of Istanbul importated?
It allowed the Ottomans to control two seas. It gave the Ottomans easy access to trade routes.
When did the Europeans gain control on the Constantinople?
in 1453
