Question

How did the intellectuals of Constantinople become the harbingers of Renaissance in Italy?

• A. The intellectuals of Constantinople started teaching the people of Italy.
• B. The intellectuals of Constantinople set up schools in Italy.
• C. The intellectuals of Constantinople fled to Italy with their books and wealth of knowledge.
• D. The intellectuals of Constantinople wrote letters to the people of Italy.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The intellectuals of Constantinople fled to Italy with their books and wealth of knowledge.

Ottoman Turks invaded Constantinople around 1453 CE. When Constantinople fell, the intellectuals of Constantinople and other places took abode in Italy. They were patronised and sheltered by the kings and popes. Thus, the scholars of Constantinople who fled to Italy with their books and wealth of knowledge became the reason for the Renaissance.