Question

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A. The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest extent around 550.
B. The Mediterranean Sea was a vital waterway for the Byzantine
Empire.
C. The Byzantine Empire is sometimes known as the Eastern Roman
Empire.
D. The Ottoman Empire conquered much of Asia Minor around 1300.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The fall of the city removed what was once a powerful defense for Christian Europe against Muslim invasion, allowing for uninterrupted Ottoman expansion into eastern Europe.