Terms in this set (9) Ottoman sultan called the “Conqueror”; responsible for conquest of Constantinople in 1453; destroyed what remained of Byzantine Empire.

Constantinople is located on the Bosporus River, meaning that it lies on the boundary between Asia and Europe. Surrounded by water, it was easily accessible to other parts of the Roman Empire via the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Danube River, and Dnieper River.

Ultimately, the city fell from the sheer weight of numbers of the Ottoman forces on 29 May 1453 after a six-week siege. The walls were largely maintained intact during most of the Ottoman period until sections began to be dismantled in the 19th century, as the city outgrew its medieval boundaries.

The Fall of Constantinople severely hurt trades in the European region. The Ottoman conquest affected the highly lucrative Italian trade and gradually reduced trade bases in the region. Also the fall was just the first step that eventually turned the Black Sea and the Mediterranean into Turkish lakes for trade.

What long-term political factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire? People began to feel that government service was a burden. had unlimited power and authority. dividing the empire into eastern and western regions.

Which explains why Romans were upset by the emperor’s decision to create more coins? A. The people needed more coins to buy the same amount of food as before. The people realized the coins were worth more money than before.

Reasons For the Fall of Rome

• Corrupt Rulers.
• Government demanded high taxes.
• Leaders fought for power.
• Rome was too large to manage.

Rome’s fall ended the ancient world and the Middle Ages were borne. These “Dark Ages” brought the end to much that was Roman. The West fell into turmoil. However, while much was lost, western civilization still owes a debt to the Romans.