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What are the main reasons for the Fall of Constantinople city |
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Answer» Explanation:Due to a large amount of Greek and Latin population, the nation of Constantinople followed the religion of the Eastern Orthodox teachings instead of the Holy Roman Church. This led to the excommunication of the country from the Holy Roman Church. Emperor Constantine’s pleas for help from the Church fell on deaf ears later on. Even the Venetians and Italians who deemed the ports of Constantinople too significant to LOSE, would reach the shores too late with reinforcements. ► The Byzantines were too dependent on the walls surrounding the CITY to hold off ENEMIES. It was their primary defense against any invaders, and protected them from attacks from SEA as WELL as land. ► The Ottomans possessed a bigger army, comprising 126 ships, 6 large galleys, 10 ordinary galleys, 15 smaller galleys, 75 rowing boats, and 20 horse transports. It also consisted of 150,000 elite soldiers called Janissaries. |
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