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It was the center of trade because it stood in the crossroads of Europe and Asia making them in the center of trade, making them fabulously rich & wealthy.

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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.


Why might the ottomans not have gained control of the islands of Crete and cypress?

The Ottomans faced significant challenges in gaining control of Crete and Cyprus due to a combination of geographic, military, and political factors. Both islands were strategically important and well-fortified, making conquest difficult. Additionally, local resistance from Venetian forces and their allies, as well as the islands' connections to European powers, complicated Ottoman ambitions. The changing dynamics of European politics and naval power further hindered the Ottomans from establishing lasting control over these territories.


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

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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


Why might the ottomans not have gained control of the islands of Crete and cypress?

The Ottomans faced significant challenges in gaining control of Crete and Cyprus due to a combination of geographic, military, and political factors. Both islands were strategically important and well-fortified, making conquest difficult. Additionally, local resistance from Venetian forces and their allies, as well as the islands' connections to European powers, complicated Ottoman ambitions. The changing dynamics of European politics and naval power further hindered the Ottomans from establishing lasting control over these territories.


What European city or cities came under Ottomsn control after 1451?

a lot.... but Constantinople (nowadays Istanbul) is the most famous one.


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.


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!


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


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


Why was the location of Istanbul importated?

It allowed the Ottomans to control two seas. It gave the Ottomans easy access to trade routes.