Fall of the Byzantine Empire
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE *OTTOMAN TURKS ATTACKED
(CAUSE)
CANNONS
- They were the modern guns
- The old walls had no chance against the Ottomans one ton cannonballs
Photo by Keith Marshall
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- The Ottomans had 70,000 soldiers
- There were only 7-10,000 soldiers in Constantinople
- The Byzantines were majorly outnumbered
Photo by OTTOMAN IMPERIAL ARCHIVES
WHY THE OTTOMAN TURKS ATTACKED
(MORE CAUSES)
THE *MONGOLS TOOK THE OTTAMANS LAND
THEY NEEDED LAND TO MAKE UP FOR WHAT THEY LOST TO THE MONGOLS
LOST LAND TO THE MONGOLS
- The Ottomans needed more land for their people
- The Ottomans were driven out of their homeland in Asia
- Lots of citizens that needed homes/space
CONSTANOPLES TRADE LOCATION
- Constantinople was cery wealthy city because of thier location due to trade
- The Ottoman turks wanted this wealth from all the trade
Photo by 401(K) 2013
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
(CAUSE)
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
- Spread by Mongols (from conquering land)
- Killed approxamatley 1/3 of Europe
- Killed millions in Constantinople
- Rats continued the spread of the plague in Europe
- Weakened and killed many soldiers in Constantinople
NO ALLIES IN WAR
(CAUSE)
NO ALLIES
- There was no one to help defend Constantinople
- Things were said but nothing happened
- Constantinople went to many places asking for help (Italy)
EFFECTS
Photo by Robert Körner
THE RENAISSANCE
Photo by Claudio.Ar
BEGINNING OF THE RENAISSANCE
- People of Constantinople took their cultural knowledge of Rome and Greece when they fled the city
- This cultural renewal was the dawn of a new age
- This cultural knowledge sparked an interest in the ancient culture
- Ancient Greece and Rome culture are infuencing most of Europe
THE MUSLIMS RULED THE BOSPHOROUS
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- This raised prices for Christians to trade
- Some feared for their lives
- This caused explorers to find a new trade route to India
- Also others reasons to make almost impossible for Europeans
Photo by sowri
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS' EXPLORATION
AMERICA
- Christopher Columbus was one of many to look for new trade routes
- He specifically was looking for India for their spices
- He did not find india but did discover the new world (U.S.)
THE ASTERISKS
Photo by Leo Reynolds
THE OTTOMAN TURKS
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- A unification of turkish tribes
- They were all Muslim
- Had many cannons
- Homeland is now modern day Turkey
THE MONGOLS
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- A unification of asian tribes
- One of the most famous leaders was Genghis Khan
- Homeland was modern day Mongolia
- Specialized archery on horseback
THE END....
FOR NOW
