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Fall of Constantinople & Dias' Voyage

The document discusses Mehmet II's conquest of Constantinople in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire. It was an important city that controlled trade routes. Mehmet was able to defeat Constantinople through his use of cannons and other advanced siege techniques. Its fall marked the end of the Middle Ages and expansion of the Ottoman Empire. The document also talks about Bartolomeu Dias sailing around the southern tip of Africa in 1488, made possible by developments in lateen sails and favorable winds along the coast, opening routes to Asia.

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Fall of Constantinople & Dias' Voyage

The document discusses Mehmet II's conquest of Constantinople in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire. It was an important city that controlled trade routes. Mehmet was able to defeat Constantinople through his use of cannons and other advanced siege techniques. Its fall marked the end of the Middle Ages and expansion of the Ottoman Empire. The document also talks about Bartolomeu Dias sailing around the southern tip of Africa in 1488, made possible by developments in lateen sails and favorable winds along the coast, opening routes to Asia.

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Mankind: The Story of All of Us

Episode 7: New World

1. Who is Mehmet II?

2. What is the importance of Constantinople?

3. How is he able to defeat Constantinople in 1453?

4. What was the significance of the fall of Constantinople?

5. What kind of sail (or rigging) is used to power Bartolomeu Dias ship? What does that allow him
to do?

6. What geographic feature supports Dias?

7. What was Bartolomeu Diass achievement? Why was that significant?

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