Question

(West Meets East: The Collapse of an Empire MC)
Which of the following explains why the Ottomans were able to conquer Constantinople?

They changed their strategy to attack three sides of the city.

They found an entrance to the city that had no protection

They increased the size of their army to match that of the Byzantines.

They used mercenaries to attack the city from the inside.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

"With Giustiniani's Genoese troops retreating into the city and towards the harbour, Constantine and his men, now left to their own devices, continued to hold their ground against the Janissaries. Constantine's men eventually could not prevent the Ottomans from entering the city and the defenders were overwhelmed at several points along the wall. When Turkish flags were seen flying above the Kerkoporta, a small postern gate that was left open, panic ensued and the defence collapsed. "