Question

Which of the following did NOT occur after the fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453?

A. The Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.
B. Constantinople was renamed Istanbul.
C. The Ottomans refused to permit anyone in the region that was not a Muslim.
D. Istanbul controlled the waterways that were surrounding the port city

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option C) The Ottomans refused to permit anyone in the region that was not a Muslim.

From all the above options, Option C is untrue. Ottomans actually did not refuse to permit non-muslims from entering Constantinople.

Other options actually did happen. For example, the famous Hagia Sophia Cathedral was converted into a Mosque, the name of the city was changed to Istanbul and the Ottomans were able to control the waterways.

The Muslim conquest of Istanbul is a turning point in World history and something that had huge ramficiations in the coming centuries. Once known as a stronghold of Christianity, the country today is approx. 95% Muslim.

Answer 2

Out of the choices given, the one that did NOT occur after the fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453 was the Ottomans refused to permit anyone in the region that was not a Muslim. The correct answer is C.