The view expressed in the passage is evidence of which of the following developments between the Ottomans and the Byzantine Empire around 1450 CE? A. Conflict over control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula
B. Disagreements over who should be allowed to practice Christianity
C. Byzantines’ frustration over Ottomans’ dominance of trade in the region
D. The success of Ottoman missionaries in converting Byzantines to Islam

A). Conflict over control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula.

Explanation:

The view communicated in the given passage substantiates the development of 'conflict between the Ottomans and the Byzantine Empire over the control of Asia Minor and the Greek Peninsula.' This conflict eventually led to a series of wars between them and the destruction of Byzantine empire which was attacked by Sultan Mehmed II, the Ottoman and conquered it. It is after these decisive wars, the Ottoman empire established and flourished. Thus, option A is the correct answer.