Which best describes how the fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Turks affected Europe? A. The Ottoman Empire was able to expand northward from Constantinople and gain

control of Vienna and all of Hungary.

B. The Ottoman Empire spread Eastern Orthodox Christianity into southeastern Europe

including Greece and Italy.

C. The Ottoman Empire now stood as gatekeeper of east-west trading routes, affecting

Europe's economy.

D. The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople's gold supply, causing rapid inflation in

Europe's economy.