In 1453, sultan mehmed il conquered the byzantine city of constantinople. this change
resulted in the kingdoms of western europe turning to the sea and launching the age of
exploration, which resulted in many new discoveries, including the americas. what was
the primary reason they turned to sea travel?
a. they wanted to continue to trade with asia but the ottomans cut off their overland spice routes
b. they were convinced the muslims would conquer all of europe if they didn't have strong navies
c. they wanted the world to be christian and needed to send their troops
d. they wanted to discover america and start new colonies