AP World History Modern 3.1 Reading

What is the significance of the year 1453 in AP World History Modern?

• The establishment of the Ming Dynasty in China.

• The beginning of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

• The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire.

• The signing of the Magna Carta in England.

Which empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on trade?

• The fall of Constantinople disrupted trade routes and led to the decline of trade, forcing the exploration of new routes.

• The fall of Constantinople increased trade and led to economic growth.

• The fall of Constantinople had no impact on trade.

• The fall of Constantinople resulted in the establishment of new trade routes.

Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire during the conquest of Constantinople?

• Mehmed the Conqueror

• Osman I

• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

• Suleiman the Magnificent

What was the Ottoman Empire's new name after the conquest of Constantinople?

• The Ottoman Empire's new name after the conquest of Constantinople was the Ottoman Republic.

• The Ottoman Empire's new name after the conquest of Constantinople was the Ottoman Caliphate.

• The Ottoman Empire's new name after the conquest of Constantinople was the Ottoman Kingdom.

• The Ottoman Empire's new name after the conquest of Constantinople was the Ottoman Dynasty.

What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on the Byzantine Empire?

• The fall of Constantinople had no impact on the Byzantine Empire.

• The fall of Constantinople led to the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

• The fall of Constantinople resulted in the Byzantine Empire merging with the Roman Empire.

• The fall of Constantinople led to the Byzantine Empire becoming a stronger and more powerful empire.

What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on the Renaissance?

• The fall of Constantinople had no impact on the Renaissance

• The fall of Constantinople led to the decline of the Renaissance

• The Renaissance had already begun before the fall of Constantinople

• The fall of Constantinople led to the migration of Greek scholars to Italy, which helped to spark the Renaissance.

What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on the Age of Exploration?

• The fall of Constantinople led to the decline of the Byzantine Empire and the search for new sea routes during the Age of Exploration.

• The fall of Constantinople led to the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.

• The fall of Constantinople led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the decline of European exploration.

• The fall of Constantinople had no impact on the Age of Exploration.

What was the impact of the fall of Constantinople on the Silk Road?

• The fall of Constantinople had no impact on the Silk Road.

• The fall of Constantinople caused the Silk Road to expand to new territories.

• The fall of Constantinople disrupted the Silk Road and led to the exploration of new sea routes.

• The fall of Constantinople strengthened the Silk Road trade.

What were some of the technological advancements of the Ottoman Empire during this time?

• The Ottoman Empire made advancements in underwater technology, including the development of submarines and scuba gear.

• The Ottoman Empire made advancements in space travel and exploration, including the development of rockets and spaceships.

• The Ottoman Empire made advancements in military technology, architecture, and transportation, including the development of the Janissary corps, the use of gunpowder in warfare, the construction of impressive buildings like the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, and the establishment of an extensive road network and postal system.

• The Ottoman Empire made advancements in computer technology, including the development of the internet and smartphones.