The final act in the fall of the Byzantine Empire was

A) the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks.
B) the capture of Constantinople by the crusading forces of France.
C) Constantinople's annexation to Russia.
D) a claim made by the pope that Constantinople would henceforth be his personal property.
E) utter annihilation on the battlefield by the Persian Empire.

Byzantine Empire

An empire (330–1453) originating from the eastern part of the Roman Empire, centered around its capital Constantinople, known for its rich culture and as a bulwark of Orthodox Christianity.

Constantinople

The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, known as a strategic and economic hub, later conquered by the Ottomans and renamed Istanbul.

Ottoman Turks

Refers to the people from the Ottoman Empire, a vast and powerful empire that spanned parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia from the late 13th century until its dissolution after World War I.