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Critical Thinking
100
Seljuk Turks were nomads.
True
100
Who advanced across the Asia Minor?
The Seljuk Turks
100
Why was the Byzantine Empire in decline?
They struggled over succession, court intrigues, and constant wars.
200
Ottoman merchants had control of Byzantine trade.
False, Venetian merchants had control of Byzantine trade.
200
What was trade rivalry?
Violence between Byzantine empire and Venice.
200
What was the result of the Byzantine emperor calling for western help to fight the Seljuks?
The 1st Crusade
300
The ancient city was renamed the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
True
300
How long did Western Christians rule Constantinople?
57 years
300
How did the Ottoman forces take down Constantinople so easily?
They used cannons.