Question

Which impact did the Ottoman Empire have on the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century?

Answer 1

A. Ottoman conquests substantially weakened the Byzantine Empire.
B. Ottoman priests converted rulers of the Byzantine Empire to Islam.
C. Ottoman traders brought great wealth to the Byzantine Empire.
D. Ottoman armies defended the Byzantine Empire from European invaders.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Ottoman conquests substantially weakened the Byzantine Empire.

Explanation:

The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire that survived throughout the Medieval period. However, during the 14th century, the empire started to weaken. They were constantly attacked by the Latins, the Serbians, the Bulgarians and the Ottoman Turks. They also dealt with plagues, economic decline and territorial changes. Eventually, the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453.