What was the main effect of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?

Overland trade routes to Asia were closed.

European forces quickly moved to retake the city.

The Byzantines moved northeast and formed the Russian Empire.

Centuries of widespread persecution of Jews and Christians occurred.

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9 July, 01:23

What was the main effect of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?

Overland trade routes to Asia were closed.

European forces quickly moved to retake the city.

The Byzantines moved northeast and formed the Russian Empire.

Centuries of widespread persecution of Jews and Christians occurred.

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 effectively ended what was left of the Roma's Empire and set a major roadblock to trade between Europe and the Far East. Additionally, for centuries the city had held back Muslim invaders from the Middle East from invading Europe

What was the main effect of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?Overland trade routes to Asia were closed.European forces quickly moved to retake the city.The Byzantines moved northeast and formed the Russian Empire.Centuries of widespread persecution of Jews and Christians occurred.

What was the main effect of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?

Overland trade routes to Asia were closed.

European forces quickly moved to retake the city.

The Byzantines moved northeast and formed the Russian Empire.

Centuries of widespread persecution of Jews and Christians occurred.