In 1453, the Byzantine Empire fell to the
A)Arabs.
B)Seljuk Turks.
C)Ottoman Turks.
D)Bulgars and Ukranians.
E)the crusaders.

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The Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453, ending the long-standing Eastern Roman Empire. The Ottomans, led by Mehmed II, conquered the city of Constantinople after a siege that lasted for several weeks. The fall of Constantinople had significant implications for Europe and the world, including the shift of power and the spread of the Renaissance.

In 1453, the Byzantine Empire Fell to the