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What were the consequences of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?
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Decreased Byzantine power, Ottoman control, and closure of key trade routes with the East.
How did the fall of Constantinople impact European trade routes?
Closure of crucial East-West trade routes, prompting Europeans to seek new commercial paths.
Who was known for the Mona Lisa and various engineering inventions during the Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci.
How did the Ottoman Turks transform Constantinople after its fall?
Converted it into Istanbul, their capital.
What changes in literacy demands were brought about by the printing press?
Led to the creation of libraries and schools due to increased literacy demands.
What were the circumstances that led to the discovery of America by Columbus?
Closure of eastern trade routes and the search for alternate paths to Asia.
What was the primary impact of the invention of the printing press?
Enabled mass dissemination of ideas and knowledge.
What influence did the Renaissance have on cultural revival?
Reviving legacies of Greek and Roman civilizations.
What were the fundamental consequences of Columbus reaching the Americas?
Unveiling of new civilizations and reshaping of global trade and interaction.
What philosophical shift occurred during the Renaissance?
A move away from a purely religious worldview toward acknowledging human agency and consequences, aiding technological and societal advances.
What was the significance of the Gutenberg Bible?
It was the first major work produced using the printing press.
Which explorer discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus.
What were some key changes brought about by the Renaissance?
Increase in the population of Europe, growth of cities, shift away from medieval ideas, and transformations in arts, sciences, and philosophy.
Who was the inventor of the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg.
Who were the notable figures contributing to painting, architecture, and sculpture during the Renaissance?
Michelangelo and Botticelli.
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