Which of the following statements best characterizes the impact that the loss of Constantinople had on Europe?
A) It had little practical significance.
B) Although Europeans felt no effects economically, it had a severe impact on intellectual activity.
C) It was a devastating blow to the European economy.
D) European nations lost a buffer against the advance of Islamic nations.
E) Ottoman control of the east opened the door for overland European trade with Asia.
Answer: A
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