Empires
The Title of the leader of the OTTOMAN EMPIRE
SULTAN
Constantine XI
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire during the Siege?
Infantry
Military Troops who fight on foot
What is the biggest issue when having to Siege?
Time
What happened to Constantinople civilians who weren't killed
Slavery - 30,000
What was the religion of the Ottoman Empire
Islam
Ottoman Leader
Mehmed II
How did Janissaries become part of Ottoman Empire
As a Child levy or tax
What was 12.5 miles long?
The Walls of Constantinople
What were cannonballs made of during Siege of Constantinople
Stone or Rock
Specific Faith of the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodox Church
Mercenary
Soldier who Fights for money
Age when Janissaries were allowed to marry
40 years old
How did Constantine and Giovanni initially stop Ottoman ships from moving through the Golden Horn?
Huge Chain across waterway
Military Tactic where an army surrounds a city, cuts of supplies and forces a surrender
Seige
What is Constantinople Called Today?
Istanbul
Orban
Hungarian Engineer who developed cannons for the Ottomans during the Siege
Required 400 men and 90 oxen to movie
Fired a cannonball over 1200 lbs
Weight over 40,000 lbs
Basilica
How did the Ottoman Army avoid the Golden Horn and the Chain?
Moved boats by hand over land....just like the Vikings
Why was Constantinople an important city?
Location, Location, Location.....travel for supplies and trade
Black Death/Plague
Caused Constantinople's population to drop from 400,000 to 50,000
Giovanni Giustiniani
Mercenary Captain who was chosen by Constantine XI to lead the defenses
What Happened after Ottoman Army entered the city
Looting
Murder
Rape
Burning
Why was there No Help for Defenders
Countries and City States wanted to protect their own territory
Shared Faith Only went so far
What is the name of the church in the city of Constantinople
Hagia Sophia