Flashcard 1 - Age of Exploration

Front

What city was taken over by the Ottomans in 1453 CE? This event is a major reason why the Europeans had to find a different way to trade with Asia

Back

Constantinople

Front

Why did Europeans look for a way to trade with Asia after the Ottomans captured Constantinople?

Back

The Ottomans were a different religion, and did not like the Europeans so charged them more to trade.