Take an overall look at the image in the assignment. Pay close attention to the things the character is doing and speculate about why they may be doing this. You see a heavily fortified Constantinople in 1453 CE. Surrounding the city are tens of thousands of soldiers. Part A: Analyze the image and respond to the reflection question in at least one paragraph.

1. How does the event depicted in the painting reflect in the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

Be sure to describe the event shown (HINT: who, what, when, where).

Include at least three details from the image in your answer (ex: How did the soldiers Constantinople?).

Part B: Explain the impact of the other causes, important events, and significant figures on the Byzantine Empire in complete sentences.

2. How did Justinian’s actions contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

3. How did invading forces contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

4. What impact did the Macedonian Empire have in the Byzantine Empire?

5. What did the Crusaders contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

6. How did the trade with the Venetians contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?